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Above Us the Waves

Above Us the Waves

Their Orders...Sink the Tirpitz!

In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Above Us the Waves
  • Genres: War
  • Release Date: 1955-03-29
  • Runtime: 99 minutes
  • Rating: 6.1/10 (29 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: London Independent Producers
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.5281
  • Languages: German, English, Swedish

Cast & Crew

John Mills

John Mills

as Commandant Fraser

John Gregson

John Gregson

as Lieutenant Alec Duffy

Donald Sinden

Donald Sinden

as Lieutenant Tom Corbett

James Robertson Justice

James Robertson Justice

as Admiral Ryder

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

as Smart

Theodore Bikel

Theodore Bikel

as German Officer

James Kenney

James Kenney

as Abercrombie

William Russell

William Russell

as Ramsey

O.E. Hasse

O.E. Hasse

as Captain of the Tirpitz

Lee Patterson

Lee Patterson

as Cox

Gallery

Movie scene

Trailers & Clips

Above Us the Waves (1955) - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

seasubmarineworld war iifjordnorwayroyal navybattleship1940s

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Above Us the Waves?

Above Us the Waves is a War movie directed by . It was released on 1955-03-29.

Who are the main actors in Above Us the Waves?

The main cast includes John Mills, John Gregson, Donald Sinden, James Robertson Justice, Michael Medwin, .

Where can I watch Above Us the Waves online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Above Us the Waves is available.

Is Above Us the Waves based on a true story?

Their Orders...Sink the Tirpitz!

What is the IMDb rating of Above Us the Waves?

Above Us the Waves has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 29 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Above Us the Waves?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Above Us the Waves?

The soundtrack was composed by London Independent Producers. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Above Us the Waves filmed?

Above Us the Waves was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Above Us the Waves?

The total runtime of Above Us the Waves is 99 minutes.

Is Above Us the Waves suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Above Us the Waves?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Above Us the Waves.

Does Above Us the Waves have a post-credit scene?

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