The Bedford Incident (1965) movie poster

The Bedford Incident (1965)

"“Hunt her down … until she comes up!”"
ThumbScore
👍 71%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 86% (RT: 86%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ActionDramaThrillerWar

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Director
James B. Harris
Runtime
1h 42m
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.0/10 (96 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
86%
Cast
Richard Widmark as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
Sidney Poitier as Ben Munceford
James MacArthur as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsam as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Cox as Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portman as Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane as Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell as Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
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. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Bedford Incident is a 1965 action, drama, thriller film directed by James B. Harris. 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. The film has been rated by 96 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a action film, The Bedford Incident delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling.

The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Bedford Incident (1965) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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