Submarine X-1 (1969)

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A special group of navy divers is created when a disabled Nazi warship is discovered in a fjord in Norway. Commander Bolton (James Caan) is the Canadian expert designated to train the new unit. Their mission is to plant a bomb on the warship as it undergoes repairs. The hard-driving Bolton… More A special group of navy divers is created when a disabled Nazi warship is discovered in a fjord in Norway. Commander Bolton (James Caan) is the Canadian expert designated to train the new unit. Their mission is to plant a bomb on the warship as it undergoes repairs. The hard-driving Bolton encounters resentment from the British soldiers he trains, but he ultimately earns their respect as a leader. Their intense training operation is interrupted by an attack of Nazi paratroopers just before the unit leaves for Norway. Spectacular underwater photography is seen in this World War II adventure story based on an actual mission. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: G, 1 hr. 29 min.
Directed By: William A. Graham
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Art House & International, Classics, Special Interest

In Theaters: Jun 23, 1969 Wide
On DVD: Apr 19, 2005
Studio: MGM

Critic Reviews

Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A routine WW11 submarine action picture.

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Cast

James Caan
as Commander Bolton
Rupert Davies
as Vice-Admiral Redmayne
David Sumner
as Lt. Davies RNVR

William Dysart
as Lt. Gogan RNR
Norman Bowler
as Sub. Lt. Pennington
Brian Grellis
as Chief Petty Officer Barquist

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