The Bedford Incident
““Hunt her down … until she comes up!””
Synopsis
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
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TRAILER - The Bedford Incident (1965)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-07-20
Top Cast
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Richard Widmark
Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
Sidney Poitier
Ben Munceford
James MacArthur
Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsam
Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Cox
Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portman
Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane
Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell
Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brown
Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Davies
Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Paul Carson
Seaman 1st Class - Communications
Ed Bishop
Lieutenant Hacker U.S.N. - Communications
Colin Maitland
Seaman Jones - Bridge
Paul Tamarin
Seaman 2nd Class - Bridge
Frank Lieberman
Seaman 1st Class - Bridge
James Caffrey
Seaman 1st Class - Bridge
Burnell Tucker
Seaman 1st Class - Bridge
Mike Lennox
Lieutenant Krindlemeyer U.S.N. - Bridge
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 11, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 9, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James B. Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- James Poe
- Original Score
- Gerard Schurmann
- Original Title
- The Bedford Incident
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Russian
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Bedford Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James B. Harris
James Poe, Mark Rascovich
Gerard Schurmann
Gilbert Taylor
John Jympson
James B. Harris, Richard Widmark
Department Leadership Roster
James B. Harris
Director
James Poe
Screenplay
James B. Harris
Producer
Richard Widmark
Producer
Gerard Schurmann
Original Music Composer
Gilbert Taylor
Director of Photography
John Jympson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bedford Incident
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What is The Bedford Incident about?
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
Who directed The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident was directed by James B. Harris.
Who stars in The Bedford Incident?
The principal cast of The Bedford Incident includes Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam, Wally Cox.
When was The Bedford Incident released and how long is it?
The Bedford Incident was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Bedford Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Bedford Incident was composed by Gerard Schurmann.
Is The Bedford Incident based on a book or true story?
The Bedford Incident is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Mark Rascovich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).