Run Silent, Run Deep is a novel by Commander (later Captain) Edward L. Beach Jr. published in 1955 by Henry Holt & Co. [1] The story describes World War II submarine warfare in the Pacific Ocean, and deals with themes of vengeance, endurance, courage, loyalty and honor, and how these can be tested during wartime. Quite a maneuver.And quite a good film as well. Daniel official website, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Run_Silent,_Run_Deep&oldid=1145179867, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 March 2023, at 17:22. The three others are Das Boot, Iron Coffins and Thunder Below. "Rich" Richardson Burt Lancaster Lt. Jim Bledsoe Jack Warden Yeoman 1st Class Mueller Brad Dexter Ens. An August 1957 Hollywood Reporter news item indicates that some location filming was to be done on board the U.S.S. Since the Japanese believe the Nerka has been sunk, he returns to the Bungo Straits to fight the Akikaze, which the submarine sinks with a bow shot, only to be attacked again by a mystery torpedo. Universally praised for its powerfully authentic depiction of submarine warfare, Recollections of a Naval Officer, 1841-1865, Studies in Marine Corps History and Amphibious Warfare, Studies in Naval History and Sea Power series, https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/run-silent-run-deep-edward-latimer-beach/11013, https://www.amazon.com/Silent-Deep-Classics-Naval-Literature-ebook/dp/B01MAU79R, https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Edward_L_Beach_Run_Silent_Run_Deep?, https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/run-silent-run-deep/id1163551642?mt=11. Wise turned the film into a first-rate psychological thriller, and enjoyed equal success with another Lewton horror film, The Body Snatcher (1945). 3:47. The submarine also narrowly dodges what the crew mistakenly believes is one of their own torpedoes doubling back on them. Cinematography: Russell Harlan
combat passages rank with the most exciting written about any branch of the service. The only other book that comes close is Lothar-Gunther Bucheim's Das Boot. Editing: George Boemler
She was stricken from the Navy list on January 10, 1945. Wise served as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and the Directors Guild of America. As production began, he grew more congenial and relaxed, although he did throw a fit over the scene in which Lancaster wrests control of the ship away from him. Richardson then collapses on the bridge, dies, and is buried at sea. Gable is a sub captain who is out for revenge against the Japanese Destroyer that sunk his sub the year before. Mike Judge's Beavis and Butt-Head: Season 2, Link to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel: Season 5, Link to Marvel Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer, Link to RT25: Celebrating 25 Years of Rotten Tomatoes, Link to Betty Gilpin & Co. on Deciphering. Typically, HHL would find the material and convince United Artists to finance and distribute the movies, but in this case, it was the studio that bought the property, a novel by 30-year naval officer Capt. Richardson deduces that the Akikaze was not working alone to sink US submarines, but was in concert with a Japanese submarine. Though by no means. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. It was the first of Beach's 13 books. Bledsoe establishes a reputation as an aggressive skipper with an outstanding record for sinkings. 1958. By Richard Harland Smith, Robert Wise, who died at age 91 on September 14, was the noted film editor of Citizen Kane (1941) and other movies before he became a producer and director, and all his works are marked by striking visual rhythms. Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. the Terms and Policies, and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Lancaster got the services of Gary Cooper for Verz Cruz and for Run Silent Run Deep, Clark Gable signed on for a hitch in as a submarine captain with a mission that isn't in the orders.Clark Gable has been desk bound for a year after losing his submarine in the Bungo Strait in Japanese waters. According to September 1955 Hollywood Reporter and Los Angeles Times reports, Cary Grant was to star in Run Silent Run Deep, which was to be directed by Delmer Daves. Albert Salmi was first choice for the role of Mueller, but dropped out due to a personality clash with Clark Gable. Even The New York Times's Bosley Crowther, who trashed the previous HHL productions Vera Cruz (1954) and Trapeze (1956), praised the performances here and said, "A better film about war beneath the ocean and about guys in the 'silent service' has not been made." Another boring submarine picture A good cast, but that's about it. The credits then appear, followed by the main story, which takes place approximately on year later. When Richardson questions Bledsoe about the laxness of the crew, the exec informs him that the men have lost their respect for him because of his refusal to attack the enemy. Bledsoe fleets up to command Walrus, thanks in large part to Richardson's personal endorsement to the commodore, who balks at Jim's still comparative youth, and the earlier failed qualification for command exercise back at New London. All 5 stars. Harold Hecht, Writer: The Nerka crew successfully blow up the Akikaze using Richardson's shallow dive maneuver, but are confused when they detect a torpedo coming at them. : The USS *Barb* Revolutionizes Submarine Warfare in World War II, Around the World Submerged: The Voyage of the Triton (Bluejacket Books), Sink 'Em All: Submarine Warfare in the Pacific, The War Below: The Story of Three Submarines That Battled Japan. Unlike many war novels, here is a story that deals with war from the perspective of command. Commander Richardson embodies all that is fine and human in an excellent naval officer. Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2022, A well written story of ww2 sub activity in the pacific theatre, Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2022. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club thats right for you for free. They are forced to dive and barely survive depth charges. After his sub is sunk, the survivors are shown floating in the water, the movie goes to opening credits, and the next scene is of Gable sitting in his office at Pearl Harbor. Expect the usual submarine movie go-to cliches otherwise. Run Silent, Run Deep is a 1958 American black-and-white war film starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Commander (later Captain) Edward L. Beach Jr. Learn more about the program. Great Item Great seller :-) :-) :-) :-). Serious This video is currently unavailable to watch in your location Details Customers also watched The Final Countdown One of those books that makes reading such a great experience highly recommended for anyone interested in naval warfare. Commander Richardson. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. ", called the book "a classic," and many reviewers compared its author to such greats as C. S. Forester and Erich Remarque. , Dimensions Universally praised for its powerfully authentic depiction of submarine warfare, Run Silent, Run Deep was an immediate success when published in 1955 and shot to the top of best-seller lists nationwide. But clearly hetero/normative relationships are different with regard to how they were considered and played out, and to be honest that's the one thing that really stuck out in reading this. Hollywood Reporter news items add the following actors to the cast: Albert Salmi, Robert Vaughan, Vince Edwards, Jim Murdock, Vince Williams, Joe Kelsay, Russell Thorson, Jimmy Hayes, Patrick Colby, Paul Busch, Rollin Moriyama, Dale Ishimoto, Jim Yanagi, Joe Awaki, Robert Kino, Jack Sterling, Joe Brooks, Roger Terry, William Angelo, Bob Moechel and Teru Shimada. Technical Specs Duration 1h 33m Sound Mono (Westrex Recording System) Color Black and White Film Length 10 reels Synopsis , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Lancaster's rise to the highest pinnacle of Hollywood fame enabled him to find projects and produce the films he wanted to make under the banner of his HHL production company. Run Silent, Run Deep Cast & Crew Cast; Crew; Clark Gable Cmdr. Focused almost entirely on revenge against the destroyer that sunk his previous vessel, he finds himself pitted against his second-in-command (Burt Lancaster) and facing a mutiny for putting his new crew in unnecessary danger. Funny video students run fast, Critical praise also was showered upon Wise's Born to Kill (1947), a crime melodrama; and Blood on the Moon (1948), an unusual psychological Western starring Robert Mitchum. This movie has Gable and Burt in it so you know it's good. HHL was asked to develop it. To make matters worse, Gable was put off by the chaos that typically attended HHL productions. Original Music: Franz Waxman
Run Silent, Run Deep is a 1955 novel by Edward L. Beach, Jr. Run Silent, Run Deep may also refer to: Film and television. For that role, the company struck a one-picture deal with Clark Gable, who was no longer top box office but still one of the most enduring and popular stars of Hollywood. original, Release Date (Streaming): https://www.y. , Naval Institute Press; Revised edition (October 15, 2016), Language Richardson is sunk by the Japanese destroyer Akikaze . Richardson begins to rigorously drill the crew on a rapid bow shot: Firing at the bow of an approaching ship, considered an act of desperation due to a vessel's extremely narrow profile. Novel by Edward L. Beach Jr. published in 1955, "A List of 250 Outstanding Books of the Year", "Edward L. Beach, Author and First Round-the-World Submariner, Dies at 84", Book Review J.T. StarringClark Gable Burt Lancaster Directed byRobert Wise Set during the early days of World War II, the film was marked by heated battles behind-the-scenes as well, with the 57 year-old Gable adhering to an wavering 9 to 5 work day (even if it meant quitting in the middle of a take) and Lancaster tussling with director Robert Wise. J." A good story and good performances from good actors leads inevitably to a really good movie, and that's what you get with this movie set on an American submarine patrolling Japanese waters during World War II. American surface ships would have been sitting ducks for the home waters defense forces of Japan. Richardson's executive officer, Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe (Burt Lancaster), is worried about the safety of his boat and his crew. [3] Beach served on submarines in the Pacific Ocean during the war, and this adds to the realism of the story. 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