Richard Widmark
Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
1965•1h 42m•Released•EN
The Bedford Incident
““Hunt her down … until she comes up!””
Overview
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
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The Swinging Light
Movie Details
Release Date
October 11, 1965
Runtime
1h 42m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
101
Budget
Not available
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Status
Released
Popularity
2.6
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Sidney Poitier
Ben Munceford
James MacArthur
Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsam
Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Cox
Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portman
Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane
Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell
Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brown
Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Davies
Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Paul Carson
Seaman 1st Class - Communications
Ed Bishop
Lieutenant Hacker U.S.N. - Communications
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