Above Us the Waves
"Their Orders...Sink the Tirpitz!"
Originally released in 1955. Above Us the Waves is a war film. directed by Ralph Thomas.
Starring John Mills, John Gregson, and Donald Sinden
Synopsis
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 29, 1955
70 years ago
Runtime
1h 39m
99 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (31 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Mills
as Commandant Fraser
John Gregson
as Lieutenant Alec Duffy
Donald Sinden
as Lieutenant Tom Corbett
James Robertson Justice
as Admiral Ryder
Michael Medwin
as Smart
Theodore Bikel
as German Officer
James Kenney
as Abercrombie
William Russell
as Ramsey
O.E. Hasse
as Captain of the Tirpitz
Lee Patterson
as Cox
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Independent Producers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Above Us the Waves about?
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatche...
Who directed Above Us the Waves?
Above Us the Waves was directed by Ralph Thomas.
How long is Above Us the Waves?
Above Us the Waves has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
When was Above Us the Waves released?
Above Us the Waves was released on March 29, 1955 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Above Us the Waves?
The main cast of Above Us the Waves includes John Mills, John Gregson, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice, Michael Medwin.