Operation Bikini (1963)
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The film takes place aboard an American submarine in the Pacific during World War II. The sub's commander is ordered to stop and pick up an underwater demolition team led by Lt. Hayes, whose mission is to locate and destroy a US submarine sunken in a lagoon off Bikini Atoll before the Japanese are able to raise it and capture the advanced radar system on board.
Director: Anthony Carras
Genre: Drama, War
Runtime: 77 min
Release Date: March 26, 1963
Cast
- Tab Hunter - Lt. Morgan Hayes
- Frankie Avalon - Seaman Joseph Malzone
- Scott Brady - Capt. Emmett Carey
- Jim Backus - Bosun's Mate Ed Fennelly
- Gary Crosby - Seaman Floyd Givens
- Michael Dante - Lt. William 'Bill' Fourtney
- David Landfield - Lt. Jim Cale
- Jody McCrea - Seaman William Sherman
- Aki Aleong - Seaman Ronald Davayo
- Marc Cavell - Paul
Screenplay
Music: Lou Rusoff
Cinematography: Gilbert Warrenton
Editing: Homer Powell, Anthony Carras
Production: American International Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
island, submarine, world war ii, demolition, fistfight, scuba diving, love interest, underwater, japanese soldier
More Films by Director: Anthony Carras
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Operation Bikini about?
- The film takes place aboard an American submarine in the Pacific during World War II. The sub's commander is ordered to stop and pick up an underwater demolition team led by Lt. Hayes, whose mission is to locate and destroy a US submarine sunken in a lagoon off Bikini Atoll before the Japanese are able to raise it and capture the advanced radar system on board.
- Who directed Operation Bikini?
- Operation Bikini was directed by Anthony Carras.
- Who stars in Operation Bikini?
- Operation Bikini stars Tab Hunter, Frankie Avalon, Scott Brady, Jim Backus, Gary Crosby, Michael Dante.
- How long is Operation Bikini?
- Operation Bikini has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Operation Bikini?
- Operation Bikini is a Drama, War film.
- Where was Operation Bikini produced?
- Operation Bikini was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Operation Bikini?
- The themes of Operation Bikini include: The Horror of War and Humanity.