The Silent Enemy (1958)
Human Torpedoes vs. Battleships!
The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
Director: William Fairchild
Genre: History, War
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: March 4, 1958
Cast
- Laurence Harvey - Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
- Michael Craig - Leading Seaman Knowles
- Dawn Addams - Third Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S
- John Clements - The Admiral
- Sidney James - Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
- Alec McCowen - Able Seaman Morgan
- Nigel Stock - Able Seaman Fraser
- Ian Whittaker - Ordinary Seaman Thomas
- Arnoldo Foà - Tomolino
- Gianna Maria Canale - Conchita
Screenplay
- William Fairchild (Screenplay)
- Marshall Pugh (Novel)
Music: William Alwyn
Editing: Alan Osbiston
Production: Romulus Films, Remus
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
world war ii, royal navy, frogmen
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Silent Enemy about?
- The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
- Who directed The Silent Enemy?
- The Silent Enemy was directed by William Fairchild.
- Who stars in The Silent Enemy?
- The Silent Enemy stars Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams, John Clements, Sidney James, Alec McCowen.
- How long is The Silent Enemy?
- The Silent Enemy has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is The Silent Enemy?
- The Silent Enemy is a History, War film.
- Where was The Silent Enemy produced?
- The Silent Enemy was produced in United Kingdom.