Destination Tokyo
Destination Tokyo

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Destination Tokyo

1943
Movie
135 min
English

During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Delmer DavesGenres: War, Action, Drama

Plot Summary

During World War II, the American submarine USS Copperfin embarks on a perilous mission to infiltrate Tokyo Bay and gather crucial intelligence on Japanese shipping routes. Led by the determined Captain "Wolf" Sherman, the crew faces constant danger from enemy patrols, internal conflicts, and the immense psychological pressure of their covert operation. Their success hinges on their ability to navigate treacherous waters and complete their objective without being detected.

Critical Reception

Destination Tokyo was a major box office success and received generally positive reviews, particularly for its thrilling action sequences and Cary Grant's performance. It was praised for its patriotic fervor and realistic portrayal of submarine warfare during wartime, though some critics noted it leaned into wartime propaganda.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful portrayal of submarine warfare.

  • Cary Grant's commanding performance was a highlight.

  • Seen as a significant patriotic film of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception data is not readily available for this classic wartime film.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound Recording. Was a major commercial success.

Fun Fact

The film was one of the first Hollywood films to be shot aboard a real U.S. Navy submarine, the USS 371, which was refitted for the production. The Navy also provided technical advisors and crew members to ensure authenticity.

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talisencrw

This was a great and highly enjoyable WWII submarine thriller for me. One of my favourite American war films made during wartime and easily the grittiest performance I have ever seen from Cary Grant. Some marvelous and exciting work with a ...