Torpedo Bay
Beta Som
“Killer Sub Vs. Sub-Killer!”
Synopsis
An Italian submarine captain tries to navigate his sub through enemy waters while being stalked by a British warship. They both make it to the neutral port of Tangiers where they agree a truce.
Top Cast
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Lilli Palmer
Lygia da Silva
James Mason
Captain Blayne
Gabriele Ferzetti
Leonardi
Alberto Lupo
Magri
Valeria Fabrizi
Susanne
Renato De Carmine
Ghedini
Daniele Vargas
Brauzzi
Andrew Keir
O'Brien
Gabriele Tinti
Jeremy Burnham
Paul Müller
Police Commander
Gianni Solaro
Admiral Mendoza
Andrea Checchi
Micheluzzi
Geoffrey Keen
Hodges
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend, Bruno Vailati
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Whittingham
- Original Title
- Beta Som
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Galatea Film, Panoramas-Films, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend, Bruno Vailati
Jack Whittingham, Adriano Belli, Pino Belli, Augusto Frassinetti, Bruno Vailati
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
Bruno Vailati
Director
Adriano Belli
Writer
Pino Belli
Writer
Augusto Frassinetti
Writer
Bruno Vailati
Writer
Jack Whittingham
Screenplay
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Torpedo Bay
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Torpedo Bay about?
An Italian submarine captain tries to navigate his sub through enemy waters while being stalked by a British warship. They both make it to the neutral port of Tangiers where they agree a truce.
Who directed Torpedo Bay?
Torpedo Bay was directed by Charles Frend, Bruno Vailati.
Who stars in Torpedo Bay?
The principal cast of Torpedo Bay includes Lilli Palmer, James Mason, Gabriele Ferzetti, Alberto Lupo, Valeria Fabrizi.
When was Torpedo Bay released and how long is it?
Torpedo Bay was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Torpedo Bay?
Torpedo Bay holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).