The Atomic Submarine (1959)
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24% of users liked it
(308 ratings)
Seasoned serial director Spencer Gordon Bennett helmed this story of a one-eyed, octopoidal space alien, wreaking havoc upon atomic subs at the North Pole. The monster is determined to take over the world, though it seems ill equipped for that purpose. Heroes Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, and Brett… More Seasoned serial director Spencer Gordon Bennett helmed this story of a one-eyed, octopoidal space alien, wreaking havoc upon atomic subs at the North Pole. The monster is determined to take over the world, though it seems ill equipped for that purpose. Heroes Arthur Franz, Dick Foran, and Brett Halsey head underwater to neutralize the alien's submerged flying saucer. The cast is peopled with such veterans as Tom Conway, Bob Steele, Victor Varconi, Selmer Jackson, and Jack Mulhall. Movie buffs may wish to take note of the exterior scenes in Atomic Submarine; several of them are played out in front of the easily recognizable studios of Allied Artists, formerly Monogram and later the home of LA's PBS channel 28. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Nov 29, 1959 Wide
- Studio
- Criterion Collection
Critic Reviews
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Rob Humanick, Suite101.com
There's so much going on in the shoestring gem that is The Atomic Submarine that it seems only incidentally science fiction.
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Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com
Even for a meager exploitation film, The Atomic Submarine isn't anything to brag about.
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Cast
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Arthur Franz
as Reef
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Dick Foran
as Wendover
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Brett Halsey
as Carl Nelson
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Tom Conway
as Sir Ian Hunt
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Paul Dubov
as Dave
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Bob Steele
as Griff
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Victor Varconi
as Kent
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Joi Lansing
as Julie
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Selmar Jackson
as Admiral
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Jack Mulhall
as Murdock
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Jean Moorhead
as Helen
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Richard Tyler
as Carney
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Sid Melton
as Chester
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Ken Becker
as Powell
