We Dive at Dawn
"A Tense Drama Of Under-The-Sea Heroism !"
Originally released in 1943. We Dive at Dawn is a war/action film. directed by Anthony Asquith.
Starring John Mills, Eric Portman, and Louis Bradfield
Synopsis
A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their families, and sent on a secret mission to intercept the Nazi battleship Brandenburg. In the ensuing battle the British submarine is damaged by a German destroyer. The submarine is leaking fuel so badly that the crew won't be able to make it back to Britain before running out somewhere along the Danish coast. When it seems that their only option may be to blow up the submarine and try to escape to Denmark, seaman James Hobson hatches a plan...
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 15, 1943
82 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
John Mills
as Lt. Taylor RN
Eric Portman
as L/S Hobson
Louis Bradfield
as First Officer - Lt. Brace, R.N.R.
Ronald Millar
as Third Officer - Lt. Johnson, RNVR
Jack Watling
as Navigating Officer - Lt. Gordon, R.N.
Reginald Purdell
as Coxwain - C / P.O. Dabbs
Caven Watson
as Chief Engine Room Artificer - C / P.O. Duncan
Niall MacGinnis
as Torpedo Gunner's Mate - C / P.O. Mike Corrigan
Leslie Weston
as Leading Torpedo Operator - L / S Tug Wilson
Norman Williams
as Periscope Operator - 'Canada'
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Gainsborough Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is We Dive at Dawn about?
A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their f...
Who directed We Dive at Dawn?
We Dive at Dawn was directed by Anthony Asquith.
How long is We Dive at Dawn?
We Dive at Dawn has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was We Dive at Dawn released?
We Dive at Dawn was released on April 15, 1943 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in We Dive at Dawn?
The main cast of We Dive at Dawn includes John Mills, Eric Portman, Louis Bradfield, Ronald Millar, Jack Watling.