The Enemy Below
“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”
Synopsis
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Enemy Below Theatrical Movie Trailer (1957)
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-04
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Capt. Murrell
Curd Jürgens
Kapitän von Stolberg
David Hedison
Lt. Ware
Theodore Bikel
Heinie Schwaffer
Russell Collins
Doctor
Kurt Kreuger
Von Holem (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
Lt. J.G. Crain
Biff Elliot
Quartermaster
Michael McHale
German Soldier
Alan Dexter
Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)
Joe Di Reda
BMSN Robbins (uncredited)
Robert Boon
Chief Engineer
Doug McClure
Ens. Merry (uncredited)
Joe Brooks
German Soldier (uncredited)
George Ford
Officer (uncredited)
Sasha Harden
German Sailor
Ralph Manza
Lt. Bonelli (uncredited)
Gordon Mitchell
German Sailor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 24, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dick Powell
- Screenplay & Story
- Wendell Mayes
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Enemy Below
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dick Powell
Wendell Mayes, D.A. Rayner
Leigh Harline
Harold Rosson
Stuart Gilmore
Dick Powell
Department Leadership Roster
Dick Powell
Director
Dick Powell
Producer
Wendell Mayes
Screenplay
Harold Rosson
Director of Photography
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Stuart Gilmore
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Enemy Below
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Enemy Below about?
The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.
Who directed The Enemy Below?
The Enemy Below was directed by Dick Powell.
Who stars in The Enemy Below?
The principal cast of The Enemy Below includes Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel, Russell Collins.
When was The Enemy Below released and how long is it?
The Enemy Below was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Enemy Below?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Enemy Below was composed by Leigh Harline.
Is The Enemy Below based on a book or true story?
The Enemy Below is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "D.A. Rayner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Enemy Below?
The Enemy Below holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).