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Run Silent, Run Deep

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Run Silent, Run Deep
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1hr 33min
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1958
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MGM
Synopsis: The contrasting acting styles of Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster serve to increase the already high tension level of the WW2 drama Run Silent, Run Deep. Gable plays submarine commander "Rich" Richardson, who assumes command of the USS Nerka. Because his previous sub was sunk by the Japanese under highly suspect circumstances, Richardson inspires nothing but animosity from his new crew. Particularly hostile is executive officer Lt. Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), who'd assumed that he was next in line ... Full Synopsis
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Run Silent, Run Deep stands out from the glut of late 1950s submarine movies thanks to the intriguing John Gay script, skilled direction by Robert Wise, and the sheer star power of Burt Lancaster and Clark Gable. Wise creates a tense, foreboding atmosphere, heightened by the palpable animosity that the two actors bring to their roles. Lancaster also co-produced the adventure; lesser-regarded examples ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Comdr. Richardson
Lt. Jim Bledsoe
Mueller
Cartwright
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