The Bedford Incident
"“Hunt her down … until she comes up!”"
Originally released in 1965. The Bedford Incident is a action/drama film. directed by James B. Harris.
Starring Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, and James MacArthur
Synopsis
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 11, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Richard Widmark
as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
Sidney Poitier
as Ben Munceford
James MacArthur
as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsam
as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Cox
as Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portman
as Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane
as Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell
as Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brown
as Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Davies
as Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bedford Productions
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Bedford Incident about?
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when...
Who directed The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident was directed by James B. Harris.
How long is The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Bedford Incident released?
The Bedford Incident was released on October 11, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Bedford Incident?
The main cast of The Bedford Incident includes Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam, Wally Cox.