Assault on the Wayne
“The Captain Knows Members of His Submarine Crew are Enemy Agents - But Who?”
Synopsis
The U.S. submarine Anthony Wayne is underway for a top-secret mission. Onboard is a highly classified device that will give the Americans a decided nuclear advantage. The entire mission and the secret technology are threatened when the sub commander discovers his crew has been infiltrated by enemy agents. The commander is charged with trying to protect the device while ferreting out the enemy agents. Compounding matters is the state of the commander's physical and mental condition, which is being questioned by his crew.
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Joseph Cotten
Admiral
Lloyd Haynes
Lt. Dave Burston
Dewey Martin
Skip Langley
Leonard Nimoy
Comdr. Phil Kettenring
William Windom
Capt. Frank Reardon
Keenan Wynn
Orville Kelly
Malachi Throne
Dr. Dykers
Sam Elliott
Ens. William 'Bill' Sandover
Ivor Barry
Donald Ellington
Ron Masak
CPO Corky Schmidt
Gordon Hoban
Second Karp (False Karp)
Lee Stanley
Lt. Manners
David Thorpe
Lt. Benson
Henry Olek
Cab Driver
Dale Tarter
Clarence W. "CW" Karp (First Karp)
James Beach
Radar Operator
John Winston
English Scientist
Larry McCormick
Radio Operator
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marvin J. Chomsky
- Screenplay & Story
- Jackson Gillis
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- Assault on the Wayne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marvin J. Chomsky
Jackson Gillis
Leith Stevens
Howard Schwartz
Donald R. Rode
Bruce Lansbury
Department Leadership Roster
Marvin J. Chomsky
Director
Jackson Gillis
Writer
Howard Schwartz
Director of Photography
Donald R. Rode
Editor
Bruce Lansbury
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
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 Assault on the Wayne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Assault on the Wayne about?
The U.S. submarine Anthony Wayne is underway for a top-secret mission. Onboard is a highly classified device that will give the Americans a decided nuclear advantage. The entire mission and the secret technology are threatened when the sub commander discovers his crew has been infiltrated by enemy agents. The commander is charged with trying to protect the device while ferreting out the enemy agents. Compounding matters is the state of the commander's physical and mental condition, which is being questioned by his crew.
Who directed Assault on the Wayne?
Assault on the Wayne was directed by Marvin J. Chomsky.
Who stars in Assault on the Wayne?
The principal cast of Assault on the Wayne includes Joseph Cotten, Lloyd Haynes, Dewey Martin, Leonard Nimoy, William Windom.
When was Assault on the Wayne released and how long is it?
Assault on the Wayne was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Assault on the Wayne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Assault on the Wayne was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Assault on the Wayne?
Assault on the Wayne holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).