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Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Kenneth Becker
- Frogman Powell
- (as Ken Becker)
John Hilliard
- Saucer Voice
- (voice)
Edmund Cobb
- Passerby
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Orville H. Hampton
- Irving Block(uncredited)
- Jack Rabin(uncredited)
- All cast & crew
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- TriviaProducer Alex Gordon wanted to hire veterans Frank Lackteen and Edmund Cobb as passersby. The studio objected to the $100 salary for each, contending that they were functioning as extras and were only entitled to $20. Wanting these old-time actors to get a day's pay, Gordon paid them out of his own pocket.
- GoofsAfter the Tiger Shark rigs for "silent running," they continue to communicate over the loud speakers.
- Alternate versionsWhen originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Atomic Recall (2007)
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One of the Sci Fi Mill Classics
"Atomic Submarine" has two things to recommend it to viewers. It is adventure, with all sorts of dangerous situations, and a desperate battle against an undersea alien. And, it is unintentionally funny. Not hilarious mind you; but certainly funny enough for a few laughs as you enjoy its clumsy attempts at plot, acting and logic. Still, I like it, and I always watch it if it comes on cable. Its the adventure I guess. I get caught up in the idea of the powerful submarine; the crew at odds with each other; the "science-on-the-fly" they use to fight the monster. Its fun overall. I would venture to say that it is one of the classics of the 50's-60's low budget sci fi era.
This film is also notable for a brief appearance by Joi Lansing; the last, and prettiest, of the Hollywood "blonde bombshells". It's certainly worth watching if you're a guy, and a sci-fi fan. With a little imagination, "Atomic Submarine" is entertaining escapism.
This film is also notable for a brief appearance by Joi Lansing; the last, and prettiest, of the Hollywood "blonde bombshells". It's certainly worth watching if you're a guy, and a sci-fi fan. With a little imagination, "Atomic Submarine" is entertaining escapism.
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- teuthis
- Mar 9, 2003
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- Also known as
- The Atomic Sub
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- Budget
- $135,000 (estimated)
- Runtime1 hour 12 minutes
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