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Run Silent Run Deep is set in the World War II era. It's the story of a submarine captain (Clark Gable as Captain Richardson) whose sub was destroyed in the Bungo Straits (I don't know if this is a real or fictional place). A year later, the captain gets a chance to take another submarine and crew back to the Bungo Straits to sink the Japanese ship that destroyed his sub.
Captain Richardson is determined to to get back at the enemy, even if it means jeopardizing the lives of his new crew and stretching to the limit his prerogative as captain of the Nerka. He also infuriates the second in command aboard the sub, Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster) whose shot at being the captain of the Nerka was taken away by Captain Richardson when he convinced his superiors to install him as its captain in place of Bledsoe.
Run Silent Run Deep is a strong movie. It is holding up well after 46 years (it was made in 1958). I love the minute details that are apparent and the care the director took in setting up each scene. The quality shines through in this movie.
The story held my interest as did the characters and the action. As with many war movies which have numerous characters, I had to watch the film a couple of times to figure out who each character was. To my pleasant surprise, I began to appreciate other details in Run Silent Run Deep. It is a movie which seems to be growing on me with repeated viewings (I've seen it three times). Interestingly enough, another film directed by Robert Wise, The Day The Earth Stood Still, is a movie I enjoy watching over again and have seen six times.
There are oceans of things to like about the movie Run Silent Run Deep. There is a wonderful performance by Burt Lancaster and a very good one by Clark Gable. The Director, Robert Wise (The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek The Motion Picture) did a very very good job of tightly directing Run Silent Run Deep without any major gaffes. The dialog seems to be just right ... not too much nor too little... authentic yet dramatic ... not over the top but with some depth to it. All of the supporting actors including those in minor roles do well. Jack Warden is on target in a supporting role. The cinematography is very good. You will surely love the musical score by Franz Waxman that is perfectly suited to Run Silent Run Deep and which keeps the movie sailing.
Who knows but perhaps with a couple more viewings I'll give Run Silent Run Deep an even higher rating than 76/100. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes war movies and especially World War II movie buffs.
Run Silent Run Deep is set in the World War II era. It's the story of a submarine captain (Clark Gable as Captain Richardson) whose sub was destroyed in the Bungo Straits (I don't know if this is a real or fictional place). A year later, the captain gets a chance to take another submarine and crew back to the Bungo Straits to sink the Japanese ship that destroyed his sub.
Captain Richardson is determined to to get back at the enemy, even if it means jeopardizing the lives of his new crew and stretching to the limit his prerogative as captain of the Nerka. He also infuriates the second in command aboard the sub, Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster) whose shot at being the captain of the Nerka was taken away by Captain Richardson when he convinced his superiors to install him as its captain in place of Bledsoe.
Run Silent Run Deep is a strong movie. It is holding up well after 46 years (it was made in 1958). I love the minute details that are apparent and the care the director took in setting up each scene. The quality shines through in this movie.
The story held my interest as did the characters and the action. As with many war movies which have numerous characters, I had to watch the film a couple of times to figure out who each character was. To my pleasant surprise, I began to appreciate other details in Run Silent Run Deep. It is a movie which seems to be growing on me with repeated viewings (I've seen it three times). Interestingly enough, another film directed by Robert Wise, The Day The Earth Stood Still, is a movie I enjoy watching over again and have seen six times.
There are oceans of things to like about the movie Run Silent Run Deep. There is a wonderful performance by Burt Lancaster and a very good one by Clark Gable. The Director, Robert Wise (The Day The Earth Stood Still, The Sound of Music, West Side Story and Star Trek The Motion Picture) did a very very good job of tightly directing Run Silent Run Deep without any major gaffes. The dialog seems to be just right ... not too much nor too little... authentic yet dramatic ... not over the top but with some depth to it. All of the supporting actors including those in minor roles do well. Jack Warden is on target in a supporting role. The cinematography is very good. You will surely love the musical score by Franz Waxman that is perfectly suited to Run Silent Run Deep and which keeps the movie sailing.
Who knows but perhaps with a couple more viewings I'll give Run Silent Run Deep an even higher rating than 76/100. I highly recommend it for anyone who likes war movies and especially World War II movie buffs.