Run Silent, Run Deep

Based On the book by Edward L. Beach, Jr.

Run Silent, Run Deep is a 1958 American black-and-white war film starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Commander (later Captain) Edward L. Beach Jr. The picture was directed by Robert Wise and produced by Harold Hecht. The title refers to "silent running", a submarine stealth tactic. The story describes World War II submarine warfare in the Pacific Ocean, and deals with themes of vengeance, endurance, courage, loyalty, and honor, and how these can be tested during wartime.

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Release date:

1958

Director:

Robert Wise

Cast:

Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster, Jack Warden, Brad Dexter, Don Rickles

Genre:

Drama, Action, War

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1958 in adaptations