Submarine Base
"I'm An Outcast!!! A Scoundrel To The End... But I'll Die A Hero's Death To Stop The Nazis!"
Originally released in 1943. Submarine Base is a action/drama film. directed by Albert H. Kelly. At just 65 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Litel, Alan Baxter, and Eric Blore
Synopsis
Ship engineer Jim Taggert is rescued from a torpedoed tramp steamer by Joe Morgan, an American gangster that found New York too hot for him, and has become a fisherman operating from an out-of-the-way island off of the coast of South America. Morgan makes his headquarters at the Halfway House run by the parents of Maria Styx as a bar and dance resort catering to the planters and traders of the island. Taggert finds himself practically a prisoner along with a group of American girls acting as entertainers at the resort. Taggert shadows Morgan in his activities in a remote cove and finds that Morgan is supplying German U-boat commanders with torpedoes, but does not know that Morgan has rigged the torpedoes with clock devices that explode when at sea and sinks the U-boats.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 20, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 5m
65 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Litel
as James Xavier 'Jim' Taggart
Alan Baxter
as Joe Morgan
Eric Blore
as Spike, Morgan's Aide
Georges Metaxa
as Nazi Agent Anton Kroll
George Flaherty
as David Cavanaugh
Rafael Alcayde
as Felipo
Fifi D'Orsay
as Maria Styx
Iris Adrian
as Dorothy
Jacqueline Dalya
as Judy Pierson
Anna Demetrio
as Angela Styx
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PRC
- Jack Schwarz Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Submarine Base about?
Ship engineer Jim Taggert is rescued from a torpedoed tramp steamer by Joe Morgan, an American gangster that found New York too hot for him, and has become a fisherman operating from an out-of-the-...
Who directed Submarine Base?
Submarine Base was directed by Albert H. Kelly.
How long is Submarine Base?
Submarine Base has a runtime of 1 hours and 5 minutes (65 minutes total).
When was Submarine Base released?
Submarine Base was released on July 20, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Submarine Base?
The main cast of Submarine Base includes John Litel, Alan Baxter, Eric Blore, Georges Metaxa, George Flaherty.