Submarine Command
“Daring naval rescue-raid off Korea !”
Synopsis
Submarine commander Ken White is forced to suddenly submerge, leaving his captain and another crew member to die outside the sub during WW II. Subsequent years of meaningless navy ground assignments and the animosity of a former sailor, leave White (now a captain) feeling guilty and empty. His life spirals downward and his wife is about to leave him. Suddenly, he is forced into a dangerous rescue situation at the start of the Koren War.... reassigned to the same submarine where all of his problems began.
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William Holden
Lt. Cmdr. Ken White
Nancy Olson
Carol
William Bendix
CPO Boyer
Don Taylor
Lt. Cmdr. Peter Morris
Arthur Franz
Lt. Arnie Carlson
Darryl Hickman
Ens. Jack Wheelwright
Peggy Webber
Mrs. Alice Rice
Moroni Olsen
Rear Adm. Joshua Rice
Jack Gregson
Cmdr. Joshua Rice
Jack Kelly
Lt. Paul Barton
Don Dunning
Quartermaster Perkins
Jerry Paris
Sgt. Gentry
Charles Meredith
Adm. Tobias
Philip Van Zandt
Gavin
Gordon Polk
Ralph
Walter Reed
Chief O'Flynn
George D. Wallace
Chief Herb Bixby
John Close
Frogman (as John V. Close)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Farrow
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Latimer
- Original Score
- David Buttolph
- Original Title
- Submarine Command
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Farrow
Jonathan Latimer
David Buttolph
Lionel Lindon
Eda Warren
Joseph Sistrom
Department Leadership Roster
John Farrow
Director
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
Eda Warren
Editor
Joseph Sistrom
Producer
David Buttolph
Original Music Composer
Jonathan Latimer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Submarine Command
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submarine Command about?
Submarine commander Ken White is forced to suddenly submerge, leaving his captain and another crew member to die outside the sub during WW II. Subsequent years of meaningless navy ground assignments and the animosity of a former sailor, leave White (now a captain) feeling guilty and empty. His life spirals downward and his wife is about to leave him. Suddenly, he is forced into a dangerous rescue situation at the start of the Koren War.... reassigned to the same submarine where all of his problems began.
Who directed Submarine Command?
Submarine Command was directed by John Farrow.
Who stars in Submarine Command?
The principal cast of Submarine Command includes William Holden, Nancy Olson, William Bendix, Don Taylor, Arthur Franz.
When was Submarine Command released and how long is it?
Submarine Command was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Submarine Command?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine Command was composed by David Buttolph.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Submarine Command?
Submarine Command holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).