---
title: "Destination Tokyo"
year: 1943
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/destination-tokyo-1943"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 22871
imdb_id: "tt0035799"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 135
community_rating: 6.9
vote_count: 74
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Destination Tokyo (1943) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/destination-tokyo-1943

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Destination Tokyo is a 1943 black and white American submarine war film directed by Delmer Daves in his directorial debut. The screenplay was written by Delmer Daves and Albert Maltz, based on an original story by former submariner Steve Fisher. The film stars Cary Grant and John G. During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are tasked with gathering information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew members learn about each other as they face the enemy, and some of them lose their lives. The production runs for two hours and fifteen minutes and was released in the United States on December 31, 1943. It falls under the war and drama genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Delmer Daves
- **Networks / Studios**: Warner Bros. Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Cary Grant** as *Captain Cassidy*
- **John Garfield** as *Wolf*
- **Alan Hale** as *'Cookie' Wainwright*
- **John Ridgely** as *Reserve Officer Raymond*
- **Dane Clark** as *Tin Can*
- **Warner Anderson** as *Andy*
- **William Prince** as *Pills*
- **Robert Hutton** as *Tommy Adams*
- **Tom Tully** as *Mike Conners*
- **Faye Emerson** as *Mrs. Cassidy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Destination Tokyo online?
Destination Tokyo is currently available to watch or stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Destination Tokyo worth watching?
Destination Tokyo holds a community rating of 6.9/10 based on 74 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging War, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Destination Tokyo and when was it released?
Destination Tokyo is a feature film with a runtime of 135 minutes. It was released in 1943. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Destination Tokyo?
Destination Tokyo was directed by Delmer Daves.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Destination Tokyo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22871)
- [Destination Tokyo (1943) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0035799/fullcredits/)
- [Destination Tokyo - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Destination_Tokyo)
- [Destination Tokyo (1943) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/22871-destination-tokyo/cast)
- [Destination Tokyo](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [Destination Tokyo (1943) - Delmer Daves | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related | AllMovie](https://www.allmovie.com/movie/destination-tokyo-am38263)

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