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Cast & Crew

Dick Powell
Director
Curd Jürgens
As Kapitän von Stolberg
Robert Mitchum
As Capt. Murrell
Gordon Mitchell
As German Sailor
Frank Albertson
As Lt. J.G. Crain
George Ford
As Officer
Theodore Bikel
As Heinie Schwaffer
Doug McClure
As Ens. Merry

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In the midst of World War II, an American destroyer escort, the USS Haynes, engagies in a tense battle with a German U-boat in the South Atlantic Ocean. Led by Captain Murrell, a former merchant marine officer, the American crew searches for the elusive submarine, enduring depth-charge attacks that test their endurance. The German crew, commanded by Kapitän zur See von Stolberg, proves to be formidable opponents, prompting a prolonged and deadly battle of wits between the two captains. As the battle rages on, both sides suffer heavy losses, but Captain Murrell's ingenuity and determination ultimately lead to a dramatic showdown. The Enemy Below is a gripping war drama that explores themes of courage, honor, and respect in the face of adversity.

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