Submarine Raider (1942)

A Girl On A Sub Plays Desperate Hide-And-Seek With The Japs... To Save PEARL HARBOR!

Submarine Raider (1942) poster

On December 6, 1941, Captain Yamanada of the Japanese aircraft carrier "Hiranamu", orders full steam ahead for Pearl Harbor. His ship encounters and sinks an American yacht and the single survivor, Sue Curry, is rescued by an American submarine, the "Sea Serpent", commanded by Commander Chris Warren. He hears her story and attempts to radio a warning to Pearl Harbor. Yamanada, hearing the signals, orders the airlines jammed, and then sends his son into the air to sink the sub. The attack fails, after the sub makes a crash dive, but they fail in their warning attempts. The next morning, December 7th, the men on the sub hear the story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and devise a desperate plan to sink the Japanese carrier by letting the carrier know their position. The carrier comes in search of the submarine.

Director: Lew Landers
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 64 min
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Screenplay

Cinematography: Franz Planer
Editing: William A. Lyon
Production: Columbia Pictures
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

Keywords

submarine

More Films by Director: Lew Landers
More Films in Genre: Drama, War

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Submarine Raider about?
On December 6, 1941, Captain Yamanada of the Japanese aircraft carrier "Hiranamu", orders full steam ahead for Pearl Harbor. His ship encounters and sinks an American yacht and the single survivor, Sue Curry, is rescued by an American submarine, the "Sea Serpent", commanded by Commander Chris Warren. He hears her story and attempts to radio a warning to Pearl Harbor. Yamanada, hearing the signals, orders the airlines jammed, and then sends his son into the air to sink the sub. The attack fails, after the sub makes a crash dive, but they fail in their warning attempts. The next morning, December 7th, the men on the sub hear the story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and devise a desperate plan to sink the Japanese carrier by letting the carrier know their position. The carrier comes in search of the submarine.
Who directed Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider was directed by Lew Landers.
Who stars in Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider stars John Howard, Marguerite Chapman, Bruce Bennett, Warren Ashe, Forrest Tucker, Eileen O'Hearn.
How long is Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider is a Drama, War film.
Where was Submarine Raider produced?
Submarine Raider was produced in United States of America.