Crash Dive (1943)
Crash Dive is a 1943 war movie directed by Archie Mayo, with a running time of 1h 46m. It stars Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter and Dana Andrews.
A US Navy submarine, the USS Corsair, is operating in the North Atlantic, hunting German merchant raiders that are preying on Allied shipping. Its new executive officer, Lt. Ward Stewart, has been transferred back into submarines after commanding his own PT boat. At the submarine base in New London, Connecticut, he asks his new captain, Lt. Cmdr. Dewey Connors, for a weekend leave to settle his affairs before taking up his new assignment. On a train bound for Washington D.C., Stewart accidentally encounters New London school teacher Jean Hewlett and her students. Despite her initial resistance to his efforts, he charms her and they fall in love.
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What is Crash Dive about?
A US Navy submarine, the USS Corsair, is operating in the North Atlantic, hunting German merchant raiders that are preying on Allied shipping. Its new executive officer, Lt. Ward Stewart, has been transferred back into submarines after commanding his own PT boat. At the submarine base in New London, Connecticut, he asks his new captain, Lt. Cmdr. Dewey Connors, for a weekend leave to settle his affairs before taking up his new assignment. On a train bound for Washington D.C., Stewart accidentally encounters New London school teacher Jean Hewlett and her students. Despite her initial resistance to his efforts, he charms her and they fall in love.
When was Crash Dive released?
Crash Dive was released on 22 April 1943.
How long is Crash Dive?
Crash Dive runs 1h 46m.
Who made Crash Dive?
Crash Dive was directed by Archie Mayo.
Where can I watch Crash Dive?
Crash Dive is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Crash Dive
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Tyrone Power as Lt. Ward Stewart
- Anne Baxter as Jean Hewlett
- Dana Andrews as Lt. Cdr. Dewey Connors
- James Gleason as Chief Mike 'Mac' McDonnell
- May Whitty as Grandmother
- Harry Morgan as Brownie
- Ben Carter as Oliver Cromwell Jones
- Stanley Andrews as Shipwrecked Captain (uncredited)
- John Archer as Curly Bowman (uncredited)
- Gene Rizzi as Seaman Rizzi (uncredited)
- Frederic Brunn as Q Boat Lieutenant (uncredited)
- Frank Conroy as Capt. Bryson
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