Submarine Seahawk
“DEATH STALKS BENEATH the SEAS!”
Synopsis
For his first command in the Pacific war a by-the-book officer is ordered to take his submarine on a reconnaissance mission to locate a fleet of Japanese fighting ships the Allies have lost track of. At first, the rest of the crew resent his distant manner and the way he keeps avoiding taking on the Japs.
Top Cast
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John Bentley
Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner
Brett Halsey
Lt. (J. G.) David Shore
Wayne Heffley
Cmdr. Dean Stoker
Steve Mitchell
CPO Andy Flowers
Frank Watkins
Bearded Sonar Man
Marilyn Hanold
Nancy
Paul Maxwell
Lt. Cmdr. Bill Hallohan
Nicky Blair
Sam
Frank Gerstle
Capt. Boardman
Jan Brooks
Mrs. Ellen Turner
Frank Ray Perilli
Shore Patrolman
Edmund Cobb
Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet
- Screenplay & Story
- Orville H. Hampton, Lou Rusoff
- Original Score
- Alexander Laszlo
- Original Title
- Submarine Seahawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Orville H. Hampton, Lou Rusoff
Alexander Laszlo
Gilbert Warrenton
Samuel Z. Arkoff, Alex Gordon
Department Leadership Roster
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Orville H. Hampton
Writer
Lou Rusoff
Writer
Alex Gordon
Producer
Gilbert Warrenton
Director of Photography
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 Submarine Seahawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Submarine Seahawk about?
For his first command in the Pacific war a by-the-book officer is ordered to take his submarine on a reconnaissance mission to locate a fleet of Japanese fighting ships the Allies have lost track of. At first, the rest of the crew resent his distant manner and the way he keeps avoiding taking on the Japs.
Who directed Submarine Seahawk?
Submarine Seahawk was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet.
Who stars in Submarine Seahawk?
The principal cast of Submarine Seahawk includes John Bentley, Brett Halsey, Wayne Heffley, Steve Mitchell, Frank Watkins.
When was Submarine Seahawk released and how long is it?
Submarine Seahawk was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Submarine Seahawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Submarine Seahawk was composed by Alexander Laszlo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Submarine Seahawk?
Submarine Seahawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).