The Silent Enemy
“Human Torpedoes vs. Battleships!”
Synopsis
The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
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Laurence Harvey
Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
Michael Craig
Leading Seaman Knowles
Dawn Addams
Third Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S
John Clements
The Admiral
Sidney James
Chief Petty Officer Thorpe
Alec McCowen
Able Seaman Morgan
Nigel Stock
Able Seaman Fraser
Ian Whittaker
Ordinary Seaman Thomas
Arnoldo Foà
Tomolino
Gianna Maria Canale
Conchita
Massimo Serato
Forzenelli
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Rosati
Carlo Giustini
Fellini
Raymond Young
Celloni
David Lodge
Sergeant
Ewen Solon
Willowdale Captain
Brian Oulton
Holford
Howard Marion-Crawford
Wing Commander
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Fairchild
- Screenplay & Story
- William Fairchild
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Silent Enemy
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Romulus Films, Remus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Fairchild
William Fairchild, Marshall Pugh
William Alwyn
Alan Osbiston
Bertram Ostrer
Department Leadership Roster
William Fairchild
Director
William Fairchild
Screenplay
Bertram Ostrer
Producer
Alan Osbiston
Editor
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
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Silent Enemy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Silent Enemy about?
The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
Who directed The Silent Enemy?
The Silent Enemy was directed by William Fairchild.
Who stars in The Silent Enemy?
The principal cast of The Silent Enemy includes Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams, John Clements, Sidney James.
When was The Silent Enemy released and how long is it?
The Silent Enemy was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for The Silent Enemy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Silent Enemy was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Silent Enemy based on a book or true story?
The Silent Enemy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Marshall Pugh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Silent Enemy?
The Silent Enemy holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).