Run Silent, Run Deep

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Run Silent, Run Deep

1958

1h 33m

War

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After Japanese forces torpedo his submarine during World War II, commanding officer "Rich" Richardson (Clark Gable) is placed in charge of the USS Nerka. The crew on board the Nerka -- led by Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), who had been passed over for promotion when Richardson was brought in -- is openly hostile to their new commander, especially when it becomes clear that Richardson's sole obsession is finding and destroying the Japanese ship that sank his old vessel.

Daniel Fienberg

Zap2it.com

09/10/2005

4/5

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

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

02/08/2024

3/4

Director Robert Wise makes good use of the story’s confined setting.

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

06/12/2023

4.5/5

The terrifically tense submarine genre starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster still pings with its authentic claustrophobic setting and mano a mano standoff between captain and XO.

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Edward Porter

Sunday Times (UK)

09/26/2022

... An eventful yarn, but the main attraction is the casting.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

06/09/2021

3/4

...an erratic yet rewarding World War II film.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

09/21/2020

A-

It's exceptionally tight work from director Robert Wise and screenwriter John Gay, who pays attention to fiery dramatics.

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G L.

@RT09869090 May 25

Two of Hollywood's all-time greatest actors come together & fight the Japanese in submarine warfare during WWII.

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rex W

@RT11010153 Apr 13

There is never a dull moment in"Run Silent, Run Deep." It is a harrowing submarine tale about revenge and dedication. Burt Lancaster and especially Clark Gable are at the top of their game. It is one of the top 25 war movies of all time.

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Russ G

@RT78760655 Jan 30

A compelling underwater saga, lifted out of the rut by the casting of the King of Hollywood opposite Burt Lancaster. Captain Ahab had his white whale; Gable has his Bungo Pete. The story is rather far-fetched as there would be no way in the circumstances of the war to track a particular enemy destroyer, and the sub's commander would never be given the leeway to pursue a personal vendetta at the cost of strategic objectives. Still, this one stands out due to the fine performances of the principles and supporting characters. This was regular Saturday matinee TV fodder for decades.

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Leaburn O

@RT35452347 Nov 6

Whilst not exactly Das Boot, it is still a solid submariner war thriller with elements of tension and some good character conflicts. Watched on DVD.

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Isaiah Y

@zayman2 Jun 21

Classic war thriller with great performances by Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster

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Peter H

@UFpjh 03/15/2025

The tensions building among the crew on the boat, the professionalism of Lancaster as number 2 who deserves to be captain, the swashbuckling of Gable as a man on a mission, it is a great story and a testament to WWII submariners.

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Synopsis

After Japanese forces torpedo his submarine during World War II, commanding officer "Rich" Richardson (Clark Gable) is placed in charge of the USS Nerka. The crew on board the Nerka -- led by Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), who had been passed over for promotion when Richardson was brought in -- is openly hostile to their new commander, especially when it becomes clear that Richardson's sole obsession is finding and destroying the Japanese ship that sank his old vessel.

Director: Robert Wise
Producer: Harold Hecht
Screenwriter: John Gay
Production Co: Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions
Genre: War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 1958, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 30, 2010
Runtime: 1h 33m