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Run Silent, Run Deep

Actor(s): Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter, Don Rickles
Director(s): Robert Wise
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Details

MPAA Rating: NR
Content Advisory: Questionable for Children, War Violence
Movie Release: 1958
DVD Release: 05/18/1999
Format: DVD - Black and White,Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV,Pan and Scan
Audio Tracks: English, French
Subtitles: English, French
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 33 mins
Studio: MGM
Members Wishing: 2
Genres: Drama, War, War Drama, Combat Films

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 to command the Nerka. Obsessed with tracking down the Japanese destroyer that sank his old sub, Richardson drives his crew mercilessly, and even disobeys direct orders from his own higher-ups. The Nerka manages to blast the Japanese vessel out of the waters, but in so doing the sub is placed in dire peril in enemy waters. In his desperate efforts to save the Nerka, Richardson at long last wins the respect of Bledsoe and the rest of the crew. Featured in the cast of Run Silent, Run Deep are Burt Lancaster's old circus partner Nick Cravat, and, in his unbilled movie debut, Don Rickles. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Cast

Clark Gable - Comdr. Richardson
Burt Lancaster - Lt. Jim Bledsoe
Jack Warden - Mueller
Brad Dexter - Cartwright
Don Rickles - Ruby

Editorial Review

Robert Wise directed Run Silent, Run Deep, easily one of the most beloved submarine films of all time. MGM/UA's release of the film on DVD contains a pair of transfers. The widescreen image preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1 and is preferable to the standard full-frame transfer. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Stereo. English and French subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the theatrical trailer and an eight-page collectible booklet featuring behind-the-scenes stories. This is a fine disc that will surely please fans of this classic war film. ~ Perry Seibert, All Movie Guide