Captain Fathom
Synopsis
While traveling in enemy waters, Captain Fathom and his crew detect an anomalous reading of radioactivity. The submariners investigate and discover a huge bomb lying on the ocean bottom. While Fathom fastens an explosive to destroy the atomic device, his ship is attacked by an enemy submarine. He orders the vessel to flee leaving the Captain and his team of scuba divers behind with a dwindling supply of oxygen in their tanks.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maurice Kline, Gustav Della Valle
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak, William D. Holmes
- Original Title
- Captain Fathom
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 26m
- Production Studios
- New Vistas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maurice Kline, Gustav Della Valle
Curt Siodmak, William D. Holmes
Department Leadership Roster
Maurice Kline
Director
Gustav Della Valle
Director
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
William D. Holmes
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Captain Fathom
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What is Captain Fathom about?
While traveling in enemy waters, Captain Fathom and his crew detect an anomalous reading of radioactivity. The submariners investigate and discover a huge bomb lying on the ocean bottom. While Fathom fastens an explosive to destroy the atomic device, his ship is attacked by an enemy submarine. He orders the vessel to flee leaving the Captain and his team of scuba divers behind with a dwindling supply of oxygen in their tanks.
Who directed Captain Fathom?
Captain Fathom was directed by Maurice Kline, Gustav Della Valle.
Who stars in Captain Fathom?
The principal cast of Captain Fathom includes Don Megowan, Richard H. Cutting, Barbara Wilson, Kenneth Tobey, Rod Williams.
When was Captain Fathom released and how long is it?
Captain Fathom was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 26m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Captain Fathom?
Captain Fathom holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).