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Up Periscope

  • 1959
  • Approved
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
2.4K
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James Garner, Andra Martin, and Edmond O'Brien in Up Periscope (1959)
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In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.In 1942, Navy Lieutenant Kenneth Braden from the underwater demolition team is sent to a Japanese island to photograph secret radio codes.

  • Director
    • Gordon Douglas
  • Writers
    • Richard H. Landau
    • Robb White
  • Stars
    • James Garner
    • Edmond O'Brien
    • Andra Martin
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.4/10
    2.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Richard H. Landau
      • Robb White
    • Stars
      • James Garner
      • Edmond O'Brien
      • Andra Martin
    • 36User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast42

    James Garner
    James Garner
    • Lt. J.G. Kenneth M. Braden
    Edmond O'Brien
    Edmond O'Brien
    • Commander Paul Stevenson
    Andra Martin
    Andra Martin
    • Sally Johnson
    Alan Hale Jr.
    Alan Hale Jr.
    • Lt. Pat Malone
    • (as Alan Hale)
    Carleton Carpenter
    Carleton Carpenter
    • Lt. Phil Carney
    Frank Gifford
    Frank Gifford
    • Ensign Cy Mount
    William Leslie
    William Leslie
    • Lt. Doherty
    Richard Bakalyan
    Richard Bakalyan
    • Seaman Peck
    Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes
    • Pharmacist Mate Ash
    • (as Edward Byrnes)
    Sean Garrison
    Sean Garrison
    • Seaman Floyd
    Henry Kulky
    Henry Kulky
    • Chief Petty Officer York
    Robert Aiken
    • Seaman Ford
    • (uncredited)
    Fred C. Blau Jr.
    • Junior
    • (uncredited)
    Carl Christian
    • Ships Crewman
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Christopher
    • Ship's Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Mary Lou Clifford
    • Grass Hut Girl
    • (uncredited)
    George Crise
    • Murphy, Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Francis De Sales
    Francis De Sales
    • Captain Quinn
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gordon Douglas
    • Writers
      • Richard H. Landau
      • Robb White
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews36

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    • Trivia
      This film inspired many comparisons to Destination Tokyo (1943) and, in fact, uses some underwater footage from the earlier film despite being in black and white. This production did not bother to tint the black and white footage blue, but since the underwater shots were already quite dark, it helped to slip them by 1950s audiences.
    • Goofs
      There are a lot of uniform errors, and, there is no way that the Navy would allow an ensign to remain for 15 years.
    • Quotes
      • Commander Paul Stevenson: Oh, uh, one more thing, Mr. Braden, you don't get captured.
      • Lt. j.g. Kenneth M. Braden: Mm-hmm. I wouldn't think of it, sir.
    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits: SOMEWHERE IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC - 1942
    • Connections
      Edited from Destination Tokyo (1943)
    • Soundtracks
      Please Be Kind
      (uncredited)
      Music by Saul Chaplin
      Played when Braden and Sally are lying on the beach and often in the score

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    FAQ1

    • What aircraft carrier is shown in background with sub returning at end of movie, since movie made in 1959 ????

    Details

    • Release date
      • April 19, 1959 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Up Periscope!
    • Filming locations
      • Pacific Ocean(submarine USS Tilefish)
    • Production companies
      • Aubrey Schenck Productions
      • Lakeside Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 52m(112 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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