The Bedford Incident
A Relentless Pursuit to the Breaking Point.
Nerve-wracking suspense surrounds the Bedford Incident, the tale of a U.S. naval vessel on a routine NATO patrol that ends up in a freakish showdown with a Russian submarine. Richard Windmark is Capt. Eric Finlander, the maniacal commander who drives his tense crew to the brink of nervous exhaustion. Sidney Poiter is Ben Munceford, a photojournalist aboard The Bedford, assigned to record a "typical" mission. His moral indignation is put to the test by the captain's obsession with forcing the sub to the surface. Several crew members are at their breaking points as Finlander continues his prowl. Especially affected is former German U-boat commander, now aboard the Bedford as a NATO observer, portrayed by Eric Portman.
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Guerre froide - morlock
Ce film, qui raconte la traque par un destroyer américain d' un sous-marin nucléaire soviétique entre les côtes du Groënland et de l' Islande appelé "Détroit de Danemark", est un suspense psychologique très prenant. James B.Harris, ancien producteur des premiers Stanley Kubrick, a réussi un excellent film. La personnalité patriotique, prête aux méthodes radicales, du capitaine est toujours d'actualité.A Great Movie - Scurfy
This movie was set entirely on a US Navy ship assigned to track Soviet subs during the 1960's.The story revolves around the the very strict Captain played by Richard Widmark.
The movie is about how this ultra rigid captain's chase of a Soviet submarine in North Sea waters drives his crew to the edge of their endurance.
On board the ship is a reporter played by Sidney Potier and the bad feelings between the men increase the tension on the ship.
The movie is in black and white but it does not matter.This is a great thriller and the tension is high until the last moments of the film.A very young Donald Sutherland has a brief part at the beginning of the movie.Absolutely smashing - sandieflower
I really enjoyed this one. It may be an oldie but it sure kept me watching. The ending was a real surprise of which I am not going to reveal. A nice addition was to see Donald Sutherland. I guess it was before he became a famous actor. Check it out!
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Guerre froide - morlock
Ce film, qui raconte la traque par un destroyer américain d' un sous-marin nucléaire soviétique entre les côtes du Groënland et de l' Islande appelé "Détroit de Danemark", est un suspense psychologique très prenant. James B.Harris, ancien producteur des premiers ...A Great Movie - Scurfy
This movie was set entirely on a US Navy ship assigned to track Soviet subs during the 1960's.The story revolves around the the very strict Captain played by Richard Widmark.
The movie is about how this ultra rigid captain's chase of a Soviet submarine ...Absolutely smashing - sandieflower
I really enjoyed this one. It may be an oldie but it sure kept me watching. The ending was a real surprise of which I am not going to reveal. A nice addition was to see Donald Sutherland. I guess it was before he became a famous actor. Check it out!