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The Enemy Below | Year: 1957 Classification: Drama Directed: - Dick Powell Actors/Actresses: - Robert Mitchum - Curd Jürgens The Definitive Cat and Mouse Submarine Movie This is one of the best duel-of-wits on the high seas between submarine and destroyer ever filmed. Robert Mitchum as the captain of an American destroyer and Curt Jurgens as the captain of a German submarine try to out maneuver each other in a battle of nerves, instincts, intelligence, seamanship and raw courage. The multi-talented Dick Powell directed this taught drama, which remains one of the most memorable and benchmark films of this genre. The interior of the German submarine does not have the realistic or claustrophobic look as seen in DAS BOOT but that's not the point. Powell's focus is on the two captains and how they act and react. This film does not lose sight of the mentality of that era and the psychological makeup of the men at sea above and below. This is classic filmmaking and should not be overshadowed by the recent resurgence of certain World War II films that seem to have lost sight of the reason men fought and died. This film also has an impressive cast featuring David Hedison, Theodore Bikel, Kurt Kreuger and Doug McClure. Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens portrayed true men of honor each dedicated to their duty that they were called upon. The Definitive Cat and Mouse Submarine Movie This is one of the best duel-of-wits on the high seas between submarine and destroyer ever filmed. Robert Mitchum as the captain of an American destroyer and Curt Jurgens as the captain of a German submarine try to out maneuver each other in a battle of nerves, instincts, intelligence, seamanship and raw courage. The multi-talented Dick Powell directed this taught drama, which remains one of the most memorable and benchmark films of this genre. The interior of the German submarine does not have the realistic or claustrophobic look as seen in DAS BOOT but that's not the point. Powell's focus is on the two captains and how they act and react. This film does not lose sight of the mentality of that era and the psychological makeup of the men at sea above and below. This is classic filmmaking and should not be overshadowed by the recent resurgence of certain World War II films that seem to have lost sight of the reason men fought and died. This film also has an impressive cast featuring David Hedison, Theodore Bikel, Kurt Kreuger and Doug McClure. Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens portrayed true men of honor each dedicated to their duty that they were called upon. Nice transfer of a classic war drama In recognition of Memorial Day, Fox Home Entertainment will release five classic war movies on DVD in an eclectic mix that takes us from the trenches of World War I ravaged France to the skies above Korea in the Korean War. <BR>Perhaps the most anticipated of these movies is the often postponed "The Enemy Below" which had previously been targeted to coincide with Memorial Day 2003. As tense as submarine movies come this well respected movie follows the game of cat and mouse between the relentless captain of an American destroyer and a U-boat captain in the waters below. <BR>That is what sets this movie apart from all others in its genre. The cover of the DVD sports the images of its two lead actors, Robert Mitchum and Curt Jurgens, and in a sense that accurately conveys the human drama that is the underlying theme for the movie. In both the American and German sides, the crews are relatively insignificant. The main focus of the movie is Mitchum's characters determination to outsmart and sink his quarry and Jurgens' characters equal determination to evade his adversary and complete his mission. <BR>The quality on the DVD is surprisingly good considering the age of the original elements with no noticeable dirt or scratches on the transfer. Special features for the release include three short vintage MovieTone clips from the 1940s that detail the battle for the Atlantic. Buy The Enemy Below at Amazon.com Buy posters at Allposters.com Jamster - the latest ringtones for your phone!  Search with Walhello on the Internet on The Enemy Below Search with the Priority Search Engine on The Enemy Below This page in other languages: Suomeksi | Nederlands | Deutsch
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