The Deep Six (1958) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
The Deep Six (1958) — The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six.
The Deep Six (1958) Storyline
The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six. Alan Ladd stars as Naval gunnery officer Alec Austin, a Quaker whose sincere pacifist sentiments do not sit well with his crew members. When he refuses to fire upon an unidentified plane, the word spreads that Austin cannot be relied upon in battle (never mind that the plane turns out to be one of ours). To prove that he's worthy of command, Austin volunteers for a dangerous mission: the rescue of a group of US pilots on a Japanese-held island. The ubiquitous William Bendix costars as Frenchy Shapiro (!), Austin's Jewish petty officer and severest critic. If the film has a villain, it is Keenan Wynn as ambitious Lt. Commander Edge, who seems to despise anyone who isn't a mainline WASP.
Full Cast & Crew
- Alan Ladd as Alexander 'Alec' Austen
- Dianne Foster as Susan Cahill
- William Bendix as 'Frenchy' Shapiro
- Keenan Wynn as Lt. Cmdr. Mike Edge
- James Whitmore as Cmdr. Warren Meredith
- Efrem Zimbalist Jr. as Lt. Blanchard
- Joey Bishop as Ski Krokowski
- Barbara Eiler as Claire Innes
- Ross Bagdasarian as Pvt. Aaron Slobodjian
- Jeanette Nolan as Mrs. Austen
- Walter Reed as Paul Clemson
- Peter Hansen as Lieutenant Dooley
- Richard Crane as Lieutenant j.g. Swanson
- Steven Marlo as Collins (as Morris Miller)
- Perry Lopez as Al Mendoza
Why Watch The Deep Six?
The Vibe: The Deep Six is a captivating and well-crafted war and drama movie from 1958. Directed by Rudolph Maté, and starring Alan Ladd, Dianne Foster, William Bendix The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.5/10, The Deep Six retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for general audiences and genre enthusiasts. If you enjoy movies that blends war with drama elements, The Deep Six deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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How long is The Deep Six?
The Deep Six has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Is The Deep Six worth watching?
The Deep Six is a War, Drama film released in 1958 with a rating of 5.5/10. It offers a unique viewing experience for fans of the genre.
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