The Enemy Below

Where to Watch The Enemy Below (1957) (Legally)

The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!
Dec 25, 1957 US 97 min PG
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211 votes
War
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1957), without spoilers.

Genre-wise, it leans into War, with a runtime around 97 minutes.

Cast highlights include Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

submarine, world war ii, u.s. navy, battle of the atlantic

Official trailer

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Plot

The crew of the American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, detects a German U-Boat—resulting in a prolonged, deadly battle of wits.

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Main cast

Robert Mitchum
Robert Mitchum
as Capt. Murrell
Curd Jürgens
Curd Jürgens
as Kapitän von Stolberg
David Hedison
David Hedison
as Lt. Ware
Theodore Bikel
Theodore Bikel
as Heinie Schwaffer
Russell Collins
Russell Collins
as Doctor
Kurt Kreuger
Kurt Kreuger
as Von Holem (uncredited)
Frank Albertson
Frank Albertson
as Lt. J.G. Crain
Biff Elliot
Biff Elliot
as Quartermaster
Michael McHale
Michael McHale
as German Soldier
Alan Dexter
Alan Dexter
as Lt. Mackeson (uncredited)