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The Bedford Incident

The Bedford Incident

Drama · Thriller · War · 1965

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 Bedford Incident

““Hunt her down … until she comes up!””

1965 Drama · Thriller · War 1h 42m

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7.0 / 10

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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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Directed by

James B. Harris

Written by

James Poe

Richard Widmark

Richard Widmark

Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Ben Munceford

James MacArthur

James MacArthur

Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.

Martin Balsam

Martin Balsam

Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.

Wally Cox

Wally Cox

Seaman Merlin Queffle

Eric Portman

Eric Portman

Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine

Michael Kane

Michael Kane

Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge

Court is in session

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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.