Above Us the Waves
“Their Orders...Sink the Tirpitz!”
Synopsis
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.
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John Mills
Commandant Fraser
John Gregson
Lieutenant Alec Duffy
Donald Sinden
Lieutenant Tom Corbett
James Robertson Justice
Admiral Ryder
Michael Medwin
Smart
Theodore Bikel
German Officer
James Kenney
Abercrombie
William Russell
Ramsey
O.E. Hasse
Captain of the Tirpitz
Lee Patterson
Cox
Harry Towb
McCleery
Cyril Chamberlain
CPO Chubb
Tony Wager
George
Leslie Weston
Winley
Lyndon Brook
Diver Navigator, X2
Thomas Heathcote
Hutchins
Anthony Newley
Engineer, X2
John Horsley
Lt. Anderson
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Robin Estridge
- Original Score
- Arthur Benjamin
- Original Title
- Above Us the Waves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, German, Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- London Independent Producers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Robin Estridge
Arthur Benjamin
Ernest Steward
Gerald Thomas
William MacQuitty, Earl St. John
Department Leadership Roster
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
William MacQuitty
Producer
Robin Estridge
Screenplay
Gerald Thomas
Editor
Ralph Thomas
Director
Arthur Benjamin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Above Us the Waves
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What is Above Us the Waves about?
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.
Who directed Above Us the Waves?
Above Us the Waves was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Above Us the Waves?
The principal cast of Above Us the Waves includes John Mills, John Gregson, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice, Michael Medwin.
When was Above Us the Waves released and how long is it?
Above Us the Waves was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Above Us the Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Above Us the Waves was composed by Arthur Benjamin.