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We Dive at Dawn (1943)

"A Tense Drama Of Under-The-Sea Heroism !"

6.419431h 38mEN
WarActionDrama

Directed by Anthony Asquith

Rating

6.4/10

Runtime

1h 38m

Language

EN

Release

April 15, 1943

Director

Anthony Asquith

Overview

A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their families, and sent on a secret mission to intercept the Nazi battleship Brandenburg. In the ensuing batt...

Cast

John Mills

John Mills

Lt. Taylor RN

Eric Portman

Eric Portman

L/S Hobson

Louis Bradfield

Louis Bradfield

First Officer - Lt. Brace, R.N.R.

Ronald Millar

Ronald Millar

Third Officer - Lt. Johnson, RNVR

Jack Watling

Jack Watling

Navigating Officer - Lt. Gordon, R.N.

Reginald Purdell

Reginald Purdell

Coxwain - C / P.O. Dabbs

Caven Watson

Caven Watson

Chief Engine Room Artificer - C / P.O. Duncan

Niall MacGinnis

Niall MacGinnis

Torpedo Gunner's Mate - C / P.O. Mike Corrigan

Leslie Weston

Leslie Weston

Leading Torpedo Operator - L / S Tug Wilson

Norman Williams

Norman Williams

Periscope Operator - 'Canada'

Lionel Grose

Lionel Grose

Torpedo Operator - 'Spud'

David Peel

David Peel

Helmsman - 'Oxford'

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into We Dive at Dawn (1943), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their families, and sent on a secret mission to intercept the Nazi battleship Brandenburg. In the ensuing battle the British submarine is damaged by a German destroyer. The submarine is leaking fuel so badly that the crew won't be able to make it back to Britain before running out somewhere along the Danish coast. When it seems that their only option may be to blow up the submarine and try to escape to Denmark, seaman James Hobson hatches a plan...

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of We Dive at Dawn. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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