Submarine X-1

Starring:James Caan, David Sumner, Norman Bowler, Brian Grellis, Paul Young, William Dysart, John Kelland, Kenneth Farrington, Keith Alexander, Carl Rigg, Steve Kirby, Nick Tate, George Pravda, Desmond Jordan, Diana Beevers, Paul Hansard, Hans De Vries, Richard Steele (III), Rupert Davies, Dennis Mayers
Director: William A. Graham
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Product Type: DVD

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Submarine X-1
Starring: James Caan , David Sumner , Norman Bowler , Brian Grellis , and Paul Young
Director: William A. Graham
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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ASIN: B00079ZACC
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Description

Academy Award(r) nominee* James Caan commands a covert naval operation in this riveting drama inspired by an amazing true story discovered in declassified British War Office files. With "first-class underwater photography" (Variety) and taut suspense, this tale of heroism paved the way for films like The Hunt for Red October.Commander Bolton (Caan) has lost his submarine, the Gauntlet, in a sea battle with the Nazis in 1943. Although the survivors still blame him,he's cleared of charges and assigned to lead a top-secret training program with three experimental miniature X-1 subs, each manned by a crew of only four. Their mission: to sink the mighty battleshipLindendorfthe same ship that destroyed the Gauntlet!*1972: Supporting Actor, The Godfather

Customer Reviews:

It is About Time to Open the Vaults.......2007-01-27

Now here is a great submarine adventure, reminiscent of THE HUNLEY, an epic film about an experimental underwater submarince experiment that was successful, secret, timely, and wrenching--showing a Canadian Naval Officer (Caan) having to make a wartime decision that will result in the death of a few of his comrades for the greater good--a success against the German Kriegsmarine.

The acting is good and the plot elements are more genuine (life of comrades versus death of enemies) that one would have expected at the time the film was made--1969. And the resolution of the situation is decidedly pro-war, not anti-war, as the progression of anti-Vietnam films reflects (including M*A*S*H* and Catch-22).

In other words--take this film in its intended context--World War II. And, enjoy a sleeper amongst the great submarine films of the era. By all means, see this one out--and over again.

Much recommended!

Suspenseful.......2006-11-06

Movie is loosely based upon the exploits of the military using the X-1 submarine. Acting is very good and the movie keeps you on the edge of your seat within the first 30 minutes.

Mediocre submarine flick.......2006-08-11

Can someone please tell me why an American (and one with a think Bronx accent, no less!) is in charge of a British submarine?????

Outstanding Submarine Movie.......2005-10-07

Good submarine footage and an excellent score by Ron Goodwin raise this movie to a level of high sea adventure not seen in a while. James Caan as the stoic and lethargic Lieutenant Commander Bolton is adequate. But it his plan to utilize midget subs that saves the day. This is a good British sea adventure.

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