Submarine Raider
"A Girl On A Sub Plays Desperate Hide-And-Seek With The Japs... To Save PEARL HARBOR!"
Originally released in 1942. Submarine Raider is a drama/war film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 64 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Howard, Marguerite Chapman, and Bruce Bennett
Synopsis
On December 6, 1941, Captain Yamanada of the Japanese aircraft carrier "Hiranamu", orders full steam ahead for Pearl Harbor. His ship encounters and sinks an American yacht and the single survivor, Sue Curry, is rescued by an American submarine, the "Sea Serpent", commanded by Commander Chris Warren. He hears her story and attempts to radio a warning to Pearl Harbor. Yamanada, hearing the signals, orders the airlines jammed, and then sends his son into the air to sink the sub. The attack fails, after the sub makes a crash dive, but they fail in their warning attempts. The next morning, December 7th, the men on the sub hear the story of the bombing of Pearl Harbor, and devise a desperate plan to sink the Japanese carrier by letting the carrier know their position. The carrier comes in search of the submarine.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 4, 1942
83 years ago
Runtime
1h 4m
64 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Howard
as Commander Chris Warren
Marguerite Chapman
as Sue Curry
Bruce Bennett
as 1st Office Russell
Warren Ashe
as Bill Warren
Forrest Tucker
as Pulaski
Eileen O'Hearn
as Vera Lane
Nino Pipitone
as Captain Yamanada
Philip Ahn
as First Officer Kawakami
Larry Parks
as Sparksie
Roger Clark
as Grant Duncan
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Submarine Raider about?
On December 6, 1941, Captain Yamanada of the Japanese aircraft carrier "Hiranamu", orders full steam ahead for Pearl Harbor. His ship encounters and sinks an American yacht and the single survivor,...
Who directed Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is Submarine Raider?
Submarine Raider has a runtime of 1 hours and 4 minutes (64 minutes total).
When was Submarine Raider released?
Submarine Raider was released on June 4, 1942 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Submarine Raider?
The main cast of Submarine Raider includes John Howard, Marguerite Chapman, Bruce Bennett, Warren Ashe, Forrest Tucker.