We Dive at Dawn
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| We Dive at Dawn | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Anthony Asquith |
| Produced by | Edward Black |
| Starring | John Mills Eric Portman |
| Editing by | R.E. Dearing |
| Release date(s) | 20 May 1943 (UK) |
| Country |  United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
We Dive at Dawn is a 1943 submarine action, propaganda film directed by Anthony Asquith, starring John Mills, Eric Portman and Reginald Purdell. It was produced by Edward Black.
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[edit] Plot
The British submarine Sea Tiger docks after a long voyage and the crew are given a week's leave. Each heads off for his chosen destination. However, all their arrangements are cancelled as they are recalled to their sub and ordered to find and destroy a Nazi battleship, the Brandenburg. On their way, they pick up three German seamen who tell them where the ship lies in the treacherous Baltic Sea.
When they eventually find it, they fire their torpedoes, but must beat a hasty retreat. They do not know if they were successful. They lie low after the attack after convincing the Germans that the Sea Tiger had been sunk. Desperately low on fuel and supplies, the Sea Tiger raids a small Danish port nearby. The attacks by the small German garrison is thwarted and the Sea Tiger safely steals away to base after "borrowing" 1200 gallons of fuel. Upon returning to base the crew is informed that the mission was a success.
[edit] Cast
- John Mills as Lieutenant Freddie Taylor, Captain of HMS Sea Tiger
- Eric Portman as Leading Seaman James Hobson 'Hydrophones'
[edit] DVD
The film has been released by ITV DVD and Carlton.
[edit] Quotes
Admiral: Who are you seeing this leave? Your "Aunt Margaret" again?
Lt. Freddie Taylor: I can't risk it, sir. Her husband's on leave.
Admiral: One comes in, one goes out. Like running a bloody bus service!
[edit] Filming locations
Gaumont-British Studios, Shepherd's Bush, London, England, UK
