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Action in the North Atlantic
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Action in the North Atlantic

1943-06-12 · 126 min · ★ 7.1

War

Merchant Marine sailors Joe Rossi (Humphrey Bogart) and Steve Jarvis (Raymond Massey) are charged with getting a supply vessel to Russian allies as part of a sea convoy. When the group of ships comes under attack from a German U-boat, Rossi and Jarvis navigate through dangerous waters to evade Nazi naval forces. Though their mission across the Atlantic is extremely treacherous, they are motivated by the opportunity to strike back at the Germans, who sank one of their earlier ships.

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Directors
Lloyd Bacon
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,231,000
Revenue
USD 3,460,000

Top Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartLt. Joe Rossi
Raymond MasseyRaymond MasseyCapt. Steve Jarvis
Alan HaleAlan HaleBoats O'Hara
Julie BishopJulie BishopPearl O'Neill
Ruth GordonRuth GordonMrs. Sarah Jarvis
Sam LeveneSam LeveneAbel 'Chips' Abrams
Dane ClarkDane ClarkJohnnie Pulaski
Peter WhitneyPeter WhitneyWhitey Lara
Dick HoganDick HoganCadet Robert Parker
Louis AdlonLouis AdlonGerman Ensign (uncredited)
Iris AdrianIris AdrianJenny O'Hara (uncredited)
Frank AltenGerman (uncredited)
Kirk AlynKirk AlynBrazilian Gun Captain (uncredited)
C.E. AndersonC.E. AndersonBearded Lieutenant Commander (uncredited)
Tod AndrewsTod AndrewsAhearn (uncredited)
Louis V. ArcoSubmarine Commander (uncredited)
Warren AsheWarren AsheU.S. Sailor (uncredited)
Hooper AtchleyHooper AtchleyLieutenant-Commander (uncredited)
Irving BaconIrving BaconBartender (uncredited)
Leah BairdLeah BairdMother (uncredited)

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