Run Silent, Run Deep
“Gable and Lancaster make the seas boil in the battle adventure that hits like a torpedo!”
Synopsis
The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-01
Top Cast
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Clark Gable
Cmdr. Richardson
Burt Lancaster
Lt. Jim Bledsoe
Jack Warden
Yeoman 1st Class Mueller
Brad Dexter
Cartwright
Don Rickles
Quartermaster 1st Class Ruby
Nick Cravat
Russo
Joe Maross
Kohler
Mary LaRoche
Laura Richardson
Eddie Foy III
Larto
Rudy Bond
Sonarman 1st Class Cullen
Jimmy Bates
Jessie (uncredited)
Joel Fluellen
Bragg (uncredited)
Ken Lynch
Frank (uncredited)
H.M. Wynant
Corpsman Hendrix (uncredited)
Teru Shimada
Japanese Submarine Commander (uncredited)
Skip Ward
Minor Role (uncredited)
Russell Thorson
Submarine Crewman (uncredited)
Rodger Terry
Crewman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 27, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 22, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- John Gay
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Run Silent, Run Deep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Jeffrey Pictures Corp., Hill-Hecht-Lancaster Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
John Gay, Edward L. Beach Jr.
Franz Waxman
Russell Harlan
George Boemler
Harold Hecht, James Hill
Department Leadership Roster
John Gay
Screenplay
Robert Wise
Director
Harold Hecht
Producer
Russell Harlan
Director of Photography
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
James Hill
Producer
George Boemler
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.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Run Silent, Run Deep
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What is Run Silent, Run Deep about?
The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.
Who directed Run Silent, Run Deep?
Run Silent, Run Deep was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Run Silent, Run Deep?
The principal cast of Run Silent, Run Deep includes Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter, Don Rickles.
When was Run Silent, Run Deep released and how long is it?
Run Silent, Run Deep was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Run Silent, Run Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Run Silent, Run Deep was composed by Franz Waxman.
Is Run Silent, Run Deep based on a book or true story?
Run Silent, Run Deep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Edward L. Beach Jr.".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Run Silent, Run Deep?
Run Silent, Run Deep holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).