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Submarine commander Ken White is forced to suddenly submerge, leaving his captain and another crew member to die outside the sub during WW II. Subsequent years of meaningless navy ground assignments and the animosity of a former sailor, leave White (now a captain) feeling guilty and empty. His life spirals downward and his wife is about to leave him. Suddenly, he is forced into a dangerous rescue situation at the start of the Koren War.... reassigned to the same submarine where all of his problems began.
During World War II, a U.S. Navy submarine commander is haunted by the loss of his previous command and struggles with psychological trauma. Facing a critical mission where he must confront his deepest fears, he must overcome his debilitating guilt and regain the trust of his crew to succeed against the enemy.
Submarine Command received a mixed reception from critics upon its release. While some praised its tense atmosphere and dramatic performances, others found its narrative predictable and its character development lacking.
Praised for its wartime tension and exploration of a commander's psyche.
Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and underdeveloped supporting characters.
The film's visual style and action sequences were noted by some reviewers.
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The film was shot in black and white, a common practice for many films of its era, but this choice significantly contributes to the film's claustrophobic and intense atmosphere within the submarine.
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William Holden stars in/narrates this rather humdrum submariner story from the end of WWII and the commencement of the Korean War that offers little by way of uniqueness or jeopardy. Holden, himself, is fine - but the tale of an executive o...