The Enemy Below 1957
“The most amazing saga in the fighting annals of the US Navy!”
What is The Enemy Below?
The Enemy Below is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 25, 1957
- Studios
- 20th Century Fox
- Genres
- War
- Updated
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Overview
The Enemy Below is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under War. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“An American destroyer escort squares off against a German U‑Boat in a tense naval duel.”
- compact 97‑minute war drama
- focuses on tactical cat‑and‑mouse battle
- classic 1950s naval filmmaking
- may feel dated to contemporary viewers
Watch it if you enjoy classic war dramas centered on naval strategy.
The film depicts wartime combat and tense battle scenes, making it more suitable for mature audiences.
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When was The Enemy Below released?
It was released in the United States on December 25, 1957.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film runs for approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes.
What genre does The Enemy Below belong to?
It is classified as a war film.
What is the central conflict in the story?
The crew of the USS Haynes detects a German U‑Boat, leading to a prolonged battle of wits.
Is the film appropriate for all ages?
Rated NR, it contains wartime combat and is better suited for mature viewers.