Review of Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) by Karl-Johan L — 11 May 2010
Run Silent, Run Deep is a war film released in 1958 based on the 1955 novel by then-Commander Edward L. Beach, Jr.. The movie was directed by Robert Wise and it starred Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, and Jack Warden.
It also featured the movie debut of Don Rickles. The film depicts the grim reality of WW II submarine warfare (the movie title refers to a submarine stealth tactic) as well as exploring the themes of vengeance, endurance, courage, loyalty, and honor, and how these can be tested in time of war.
It is considered one of the great war action films of its genre.
This review of Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) was written by Karl-Johan L on 11 May 2010.
Run Silent, Run Deep has generally received positive reviews.
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