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Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Kenneth Becker
- Frogman Powell
- (as Ken Becker)
John Hilliard
- Saucer Voice
- (voice)
Edmund Cobb
- Passerby
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Orville H. Hampton
- Irving Block(uncredited)
- Jack Rabin(uncredited)
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- TriviaProducer Alex Gordon wanted to hire veterans Frank Lackteen and Edmund Cobb as passersby. The studio objected to the $100 salary for each, contending that they were functioning as extras and were only entitled to $20. Wanting these old-time actors to get a day's pay, Gordon paid them out of his own pocket.
- GoofsAfter the Tiger Shark rigs for "silent running," they continue to communicate over the loud speakers.
- Alternate versionsWhen originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Atomic Recall (2007)
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Don't believe the incredible low rating...it IS quite enjoyable.
"The Atomic Submarine" is rather surprisingly a release from the super-intellectual Criterion Collection. This surprised me, though after seeing it, I could see that the film was a very good B-movie--and there was a lot to admire.
The film begins by learning that various ships entering the Arctic region have been lost--so many that the government is sending their top submarine there to investigate. This ship discovers something that no one had anticipated...and I won't say more because I don't want to spoil the suspense--and there is quite a bit.
This film has several deficits--mostly due to its very low budget. Because they could not afford tons of special effects, a few shortcuts were used. Stock footage (often a bit grainy) of ships sinking, a rather silly creature near the end and sets that looked more like sets than a sub are all things you are bound to notice. And, the script is occasionally a bit clichéd. But, on the other hand, the film is pretty exciting and seemed to get the most out of its low budget and short filming schedule. Plus, the story underneath it all was quite creative and great. Clever and well worth seeing.
The film begins by learning that various ships entering the Arctic region have been lost--so many that the government is sending their top submarine there to investigate. This ship discovers something that no one had anticipated...and I won't say more because I don't want to spoil the suspense--and there is quite a bit.
This film has several deficits--mostly due to its very low budget. Because they could not afford tons of special effects, a few shortcuts were used. Stock footage (often a bit grainy) of ships sinking, a rather silly creature near the end and sets that looked more like sets than a sub are all things you are bound to notice. And, the script is occasionally a bit clichéd. But, on the other hand, the film is pretty exciting and seemed to get the most out of its low budget and short filming schedule. Plus, the story underneath it all was quite creative and great. Clever and well worth seeing.
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- planktonrules
- Jan 23, 2012
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- The Atomic Sub
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- $135,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
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