Destination Tokyo
“Explosive ! . . . And As Big As The Broad Pacific !”
Synopsis
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-08
Top Cast
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Cary Grant
Captain Cassidy
John Garfield
Wolf
Alan Hale
'Cookie' Wainwright
John Ridgely
Reserve Officer Raymond
Dane Clark
Tin Can
Warner Anderson
Andy
William Prince
Pills
Robert Hutton
Tommy Adams
Tom Tully
Mike Conners
Faye Emerson
Mrs. Cassidy
Peter Whitney
Dakota
Warren Douglas
Larry
John Forsythe
Sparks
John Alvin
Sound Man
Bill Kennedy
Torpedo Gunnery Officer
Eleanor Parker
Mike's Wife on Record (voice) (uncredited)
Whit Bissell
Yo Yo (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Festival / Special Debut
December 31, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 16, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Delmer Daves
- Screenplay & Story
- Delmer Daves, Albert Maltz
- Original Score
- Franz Waxman
- Original Title
- Destination Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Delmer Daves
Delmer Daves, Albert Maltz, Steve Fisher
Franz Waxman
Bert Glennon
Christian Nyby
Jack L. Warner, Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Christian Nyby
Editor
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Delmer Daves
Director
Jerry Wald
Producer
Delmer Daves
Screenplay
Albert Maltz
Screenplay
Franz Waxman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Destination Tokyo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Destination Tokyo about?
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
Who directed Destination Tokyo?
Destination Tokyo was directed by Delmer Daves.
Who stars in Destination Tokyo?
The principal cast of Destination Tokyo includes Cary Grant, John Garfield, Alan Hale, John Ridgely, Dane Clark.
When was Destination Tokyo released and how long is it?
Destination Tokyo was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 2h 15m.
What was the box office and production budget of Destination Tokyo?
Destination Tokyo had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Destination Tokyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Destination Tokyo was composed by Franz Waxman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Destination Tokyo?
Destination Tokyo holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).