U-Boat Prisoner
"HITS HIGH-WATER MARK of ACTION!"
Originally released in 1944. U-Boat Prisoner is a war/action film. directed by Lew Landers. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bruce Bennett, Erik Rolf, and John Abbott
Synopsis
Merchant seaman Archie Gibbs manages to survive when his ship is torpedoed by a German submarine. Disguising himself in the uniform of a dead Nazi spy, Gibbs is picked up by the Nazi U-boat. He manages to convince the German sailors that he's the spy, and in this guise he tries to rescue a group of captured Allied scientists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 25, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Bruce Bennett
as Archie Gibbs
Erik Rolf
as Kapitaen Ganz, The U-Boat Captain
John Abbott
as Alfonse Lamont
John Wengraf
as Gunther Rudehoff, Gestapo Agent
Robert B. Williams
as Destroyer Commander Tom Bristol
Trevor Bardette
as Convoy Ship Commander (uncredited)
Anthony Caruso
as Benny, Seaman's Union Hall Man (uncredited)
Eric Feldary
as Hans Braustig, Injured Sailor (uncredited)
Ray Teal
as C.P.O. Shaw (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is U-Boat Prisoner about?
Merchant seaman Archie Gibbs manages to survive when his ship is torpedoed by a German submarine. Disguising himself in the uniform of a dead Nazi spy, Gibbs is picked up by the Nazi U-boat. He man...
Who directed U-Boat Prisoner?
U-Boat Prisoner was directed by Lew Landers.
How long is U-Boat Prisoner?
U-Boat Prisoner has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was U-Boat Prisoner released?
U-Boat Prisoner was released on July 25, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in U-Boat Prisoner?
The main cast of U-Boat Prisoner includes Bruce Bennett, Erik Rolf, John Abbott, John Wengraf, Robert B. Williams.