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A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday (Rock Hudson), is dispatched to save them.
A U.S. submarine, USS Tigerfish, is dispatched on a dangerous mission to the Arctic to rescue the crew of a British weather station, Ice Station Zebra, which has become the center of an international espionage plot. As they navigate treacherous icy waters and face sabotage from within, the crew uncovers a far more significant secret that could alter the course of the Cold War.
Ice Station Zebra was a commercial success upon its release, appealing to audiences with its suspenseful plot and action sequences. While praised for its technical merits and suspense, some critics found its plot convoluted and its length excessive. However, it is generally regarded as a solid Cold War thriller that effectively builds tension.
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and thrilling underwater sequences.
Noted for its complex espionage plot, though some found it overly intricate.
Generally considered a well-crafted Cold War thriller with a strong cast.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's suspense, action, and the high-stakes espionage plot. Many found Rock Hudson's performance compelling and enjoyed the thrilling journey through the Arctic.
The film was one of the last major Hollywood productions to be filmed in Todd-AO widescreen format, contributing to its impressive visual scope.
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Rock Hudson captains an American nuclear submarine in this stolid adaptation of the Alistair McLean novel about international satellite espionage. A hammy Patrick McGoohan and Ernest Borgnine join the crew as the submarine heads to a Britis...