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Submariners

November 1, 1983 1h 20m

Originally released in 1983. Submariners is a drama/tv movie film. directed by Antonia Bird. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Neil Pearson, Andrew McCulloch, and David Beames

Synopsis

Play by Tom McClenaghan, about a routine patrol in the submarine HMS Superior. Strange, near-farcical take on tensions, eccentricities and sexuality among the crew of a Polaris submarine, on a six-week tour of duty off the coast of Faslane in Scotland. Among their number, Neil Pearson is the wily, mascara-wearing, cross-dressing messhand AB Seaman ‘Cock’ Roach, using his Bilko-esque charm to scale the naval pecking order and positively thrive in this tiny, cloistered world

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 1983 42 years ago
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Runtime 1h 20m 80 minutes total
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • BBC

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Submariners about?

Play by Tom McClenaghan, about a routine patrol in the submarine HMS Superior. Strange, near-farcical take on tensions, eccentricities and sexuality among the crew of a Polaris submarine, on a six-...

Who directed Submariners?

Submariners was directed by Antonia Bird.

How long is Submariners?

Submariners has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).

When was Submariners released?

Submariners was released on November 1, 1983 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Submariners?

The main cast of Submariners includes Neil Pearson, Andrew McCulloch, David Beames, George Sweeney, Don McKillop.