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We Dive at Dawn

Released: April 15, 1943 (1943)

Runtime: 98 minutes

Genres: War, Action, Drama

A gripping tale of WWII naval warfare in the Baltics, starring John Mills as Lt. Freddie Taylor, a British submarine Captain. The crew of the Sea Tiger are summoned from leave on shore with their families, and sent on a secret mission to intercept the Nazi battleship Brandenburg. In the ensuing battle the British submarine is damaged by a German destroyer. The submarine is leaking fuel so badly that the crew won't be able to make it back to Britain before running out somewhere along the Danish coast. When it seems that their only option may be to blow up the submarine and try to escape to Denmark, seaman James Hobson hatches a plan...

Main Cast (Top 10 billed, oldest first)

  • Reginald Purdell as Coxwain - C / P.O. Dabbs

    Age at release: 47

  • Leslie Weston as Leading Torpedo Operator - L / S Tug Wilson

    Age at release: 46

  • Eric Portman as L/S Hobson

    Age at release: 41

  • John Mills as Lt. Taylor RN

    Age at release: 35

  • Niall MacGinnis as Torpedo Gunner's Mate - C / P.O. Mike Corrigan

    Age at release: 30

  • Norman Williams as Periscope Operator - 'Canada'

    Age at release: 24

  • Jack Watling as Navigating Officer - Lt. Gordon, R.N.

    Age at release: 20

  • Louis Bradfield as First Officer - Lt. Brace, R.N.R.

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Caven Watson as Chief Engine Room Artificer - C / P.O. Duncan

    Age at release: Unknown

  • Lionel Grose as Torpedo Operator - 'Spud'

    Age at release: Unknown

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