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Above Us the Waves (1955)

Movie ★ 6.1 99 min

War

In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.

Ralph Thomas Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 29, 1955
Runtime
99 min
IMDb
tt0047797
Studio
London Independent Producers

Themes

Cast

John Mills John Mills Commandant Fraser John Gregson John Gregson Lieutenant Alec Duffy Donald Sinden Donald Sinden Lieutenant Tom Corbett James Robertson Justice James Robertson Justice Admiral Ryder Michael Medwin Michael Medwin Smart Theodore Bikel Theodore Bikel German Officer James Kenney James Kenney Abercrombie William Russell William Russell Ramsey O.E. Hasse O.E. Hasse Captain of the Tirpitz Lee Patterson Lee Patterson Cox Harry Towb Harry Towb McCleery Cyril Chamberlain Cyril Chamberlain CPO Chubb Tony Wager Tony Wager George Leslie Weston Winley Lyndon Brook Lyndon Brook Diver Navigator, X2 Thomas Heathcote Thomas Heathcote Hutchins Anthony Newley Anthony Newley Engineer, X2 John Horsley John Horsley Lt. Anderson

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Frequently asked questions

What is Above Us the Waves about?
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.
Who directed Above Us the Waves?
Above Us the Waves was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in Above Us the Waves?
Above Us the Waves stars John Mills, John Gregson, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice.
When was Above Us the Waves released?
Above Us the Waves is a 1955 war film.
Where can I watch Above Us the Waves?
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