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Run Silent Run Deep (1958): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Run Silent Run Deep (1958) movie poster

Run Silent Run Deep is a 1958 action drama directed by Robert Wise, starring Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster and Jack Warden. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $6,174 worldwide. Critics gave it 62 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$6.2K
Metascore
62
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Run Silent Run Deep (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Robert Wise
Genres
Action , Drama , War
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Run Silent Run Deep About?

The premise of Run Silent Run Deep without spoilers.

During World War II, Commander "Rich" Richardson assumes command of the submarine USS Nerka, driven by a desire to avenge the loss of his previous vessel and its crew to Japanese forces. His intense focus on retribution creates friction within the submarine's ranks, particularly with Lieutenant Jim Bledsoe, who questions Richardson's methods and authority. As the Nerka undertakes dangerous missions in the Pacific, the conflict between the commander and his subordinate threatens the crew's morale and the success of their operations.

Run Silent Run Deep Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • submarine movie
  • destroyer
  • submarine
  • submarine crew
  • depth charge
  • u.s. navy
  • naval battle
  • world war two
  • war at sea
  • u.s. military
  • ship's crew
  • garbage
+30 more
  • burial at sea
  • underwater explosion
  • torpedo
  • 1940s
  • based on novel
  • underwater scene
  • tyrannical captain
  • four word title
  • 20th century
  • man
  • soldier
  • u.s. soldier
  • world war two soldier
  • military
  • u.s. submarine
  • submarine commander
  • enemy
  • crew
  • sea
  • morse code
  • concussion
  • blackout
  • death
  • uniform
  • navy ship
  • naval uniform
  • repetition in title
  • epiphany
  • navy
  • ocean
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Cast & crew

Run Silent Run Deep Cast

Clark Gable leads the cast, with Burt Lancaster and Jack Warden. Directed by Robert Wise; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Robert Wise

More films directed by Robert Wise, best-rated first: The Day the Earth Stood Still, The Sound of Music, The Haunting and The Body Snatcher.

Full filmography
Ratings

Run Silent Run Deep Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Run Silent Run Deep 62 on Metacritic.

Box office

Run Silent Run Deep Box Office

Run Silent Run Deep grossed $6,174 worldwide.

1958 box office

Worldwide gross

$6.2K

International
$6.2K
Videos

Run Silent Run Deep Trailers & Videos

4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 clips.

Official Trailer
  • Clip Opening Scene - US Navy Submarine Is Attacked
  • Clip Crew Member Nearly Dies During Drill
  • Clip Underwater Ambush Scene
Cars

Cars in Run Silent Run Deep

2 cars on screen: the 1938 De Soto Taxicab and the 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.

  • 1938 De Soto Taxicab in Run Silent Run Deep 1938 De Soto Taxicab Minor role
  • 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible in Run Silent Run Deep 1947 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Background role
Details

Run Silent Run Deep Also Known As

22 alternative titles, including “U23 - Tödliche Tiefen” and “Csendben fut, mélyen fut”.

Also known as
  • U23 - Tödliche Tiefen
  • Csendben fut, mélyen fut
  • U 23 - Tödliche Tiefen
  • L'Odyssée du sous-marin Nerka
  • U 23 - Haie im Pazifik
  • Torpedo
  • Mare caldo
  • Os Tubarões do Pacífico
  • Pluj tiše, pluj hluboko
  • רוץ חרישי רוץ פנימה
  • Идти тихо, идти глубоко
  • O Mar é Nosso Túmulo
+10 more
  • Іти тихо, іти глибоко
  • Dybets helte
  • 전우여 다시 한 번
  • Тихо в дълбините
  • 太平洋潜艇战
  • Dramat w Głębinach
  • Torpede
  • Aja ääneti, aja syvällä
  • Ubåt anfaller
  • 深く静かに潜航せよ

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FAQ

Run Silent Run Deep FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Run Silent Run Deep, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Run Silent Run Deep?

Run Silent Run Deep runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Run Silent Run Deep released?

Run Silent Run Deep was released on March 27, 1958.

Who directed Run Silent Run Deep?

Run Silent Run Deep was directed by Robert Wise.

More films by Robert Wise

Who is in the cast of Run Silent Run Deep?

Run Silent Run Deep stars Clark Gable, Burt Lancaster and Jack Warden, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Run Silent Run Deep make at the box office?

Run Silent Run Deep grossed $6,174 worldwide.

How is Run Silent Run Deep rated?

Run Silent Run Deep has 62 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Does Run Silent Run Deep have a post-credit scene?

No. Run Silent Run Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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