The Deep Six
"We'll get there and we'll get 'em out!"
Originally released in 1958. The Deep Six is a war/drama film. directed by Rudolph Maté.
Starring Alan Ladd, Dianne Foster, and William Bendix
Synopsis
The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six. Alan Ladd stars as Naval gunnery officer Alec Austin, a Quaker whose sincere pacifist sentiments do not sit well with his crew members. When he refuses to fire upon an unidentified plane, the word spreads that Austin cannot be relied upon in battle (never mind that the plane turns out to be one of ours). To prove that he's worthy of command, Austin volunteers for a dangerous mission: the rescue of a group of US pilots on a Japanese-held island. The ubiquitous William Bendix costars as Frenchy Shapiro (!), Austin's Jewish petty officer and severest critic. If the film has a villain, it is Keenan Wynn as ambitious Lt. Commander Edge, who seems to despise anyone who isn't a mainline WASP.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1958
68 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Alan Ladd
as Alexander 'Alec' Austen
Dianne Foster
as Susan Cahill
William Bendix
as 'Frenchy' Shapiro
Keenan Wynn
as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Edge
James Whitmore
as Cmdr. Warren Meredith
Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
as Lt. Blanchard
Joey Bishop
as Ski Krokowski
Barbara Eiler
as Claire Innes
Ross Bagdasarian
as Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Austen
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Jaguar Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Deep Six about?
The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six. Alan Ladd stars as Naval gunnery officer Alec Austin, a Quaker whose sincere pacifist sentiments do not sit well...
Who directed The Deep Six?
The Deep Six was directed by Rudolph Maté.
How long is The Deep Six?
The Deep Six has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Deep Six released?
The Deep Six was released on January 15, 1958 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Deep Six?
The main cast of The Deep Six includes Alan Ladd, Dianne Foster, William Bendix, Keenan Wynn, James Whitmore.