Run Silent, Run Deep (1958)

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Release Date: Mar 27, 1958 Wide

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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

Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Classics

Directed By: Robert Wise

Written By: John Gay

In Theaters: Mar 27, 1958 Wide

On DVD: Aug 15, 2001

Cast

Clark Gable
Comdr. Richardson
Burt Lancaster
Lt. Jim Bledsoe
Jack Warden
Mueller
Brad Dexter
Cartwright
Don Rickles
Ruby
Nick Cravat
Russo
Joe Maross
Kohler
Mary LaRoche
Laura
Eddie Foy III
Lario
Rudy Bond
Cullen
H.M. Wynant
Hendrix
John Bryant
Beckman
Ken Lynch
Frank
Joel Fluellen
Bragg
Jimmie Bates
Jessie
John Gibson
Capt. Blunt

Critic Reviews for Run Silent, Run Deep

All Critics (11) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (0) | DVD (5)

Solid WWII drama with two can't-miss stars.

December 8, 2006 Comment

Carol Cling

Las Vegas Review-Journal

Watch Run Silent, Run Deep. Then watch K:19. Then complain that "They don't make 'em like they used to."

September 10, 2005 Comment

Dan Fienberg

Zap2it.com

Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster headline a tense WWII submarine adventure as battling officers.

October 25, 2004 Comment

Steve Crum

Kansas City Kansan Source: Kansas City Kansan

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Enjoyable naval adventure starring Clark Gable as a WWII submarine captain who is out for revenge against a Japanese warship that took down the sub Gable was captaining the year before. Some tense moments and, with the exception of some obvious miniatures during the battle sequences, some decent special effects. Right

June 3, 2009