The captain of a submarine sunk by the Japanese during WWII is finally given a chance to skipper another sub after a year of working a desk job. His singleminded determination for revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel puts his new crew in unneccessary danger.
During World War II, the determined Commander P.J. "Rich" Richardson is obsessed with finding and destroying a particular Japanese submarine that previously sank his destroyer. His relentless pursuit puts him at odds with his executive officer, Lt. Jim Bledsoe, who believes Richardson is risking the lives of his crew. The film follows their intense cat-and-mouse game against the enemy and within their own submarine, leading to a climactic confrontation.
Run Silent, Run Deep was well-received by critics and audiences upon its release, praised for its tense atmosphere, strong performances, and effective depiction of submarine warfare. It is considered one of the better films of the genre from its era.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this older film, general audience reception historically appreciated its dramatic intensity and action sequences.
Clark Gable's final film appearance where he received top billing.
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