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Historical war film

The Silent Enemy (1958): Cast

The Silent Enemy (1958) movie poster

The Silent Enemy is a 1958 historical war film directed by William Fairchild, starring Alan Webb as British Consul, Laurence Harvey and Jack May. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.

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The Silent Enemy (1958) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 52m (112 min)
Director
William Fairchild
Genres
History , War
Original language
English
Studio
Romulus Films
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Silent Enemy About?

The premise of The Silent Enemy without spoilers.

In the Mediterranean theater of 1941‑42, Axis frogmen and manned torpedoes—so‑called human torpedoes—are striking at supposedly impregnable harbours. The Allies scramble for a counter, turning to the daring British naval diver Lt. Lionel “Buster” Crabb, whose unconventional tactics become the key to confronting the underwater menace.

The Silent Enemy Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • gibraltar
  • male male relationship
  • underwater demolition
  • man wears a swimsuit
  • tribute to frog men during war
  • italian tatoo
  • lie
  • italian mini submarine
  • explosives
  • spy
  • binoculars
  • swiming at night with explosives
+16 more
  • sinking spy ship
  • medals
  • british naval cadets
  • enemy
  • italian
  • diver
  • italian navy
  • italian history
  • world war two
  • royal navy
  • mini submarine
  • malta
  • based on novel
  • bare chested male
  • british secret service
  • undercover british frog men
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Cast & crew

The Silent Enemy Cast & Characters

Alan Webb leads the cast as British Consul, with Laurence Harvey as Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R. and Jack May as Navy Doctor. Directed by William Fairchild; 31 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Silent Enemy

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From the director

More from William Fairchild

More films directed by William Fairchild: The Horsemasters, The Extra Day and John and Julie.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in The Silent Enemy

3 cars on screen, including the 1947 Humber Pullman MkI and the Austin K2/Y.

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  • Austin K2/Y in The Silent Enemy Austin K2/Y Background role
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Details

The Silent Enemy Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Froschmann Crabb” and “L'Ennemi silencieux”.

Also known as
  • Froschmann Crabb
  • L'Ennemi silencieux
  • El enemigo silencioso
  • Невидимый враг. Боевые пловцы
  • Cichy Wróg
  • 无声的敌人

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FAQ

The Silent Enemy FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Silent Enemy, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Silent Enemy?

The Silent Enemy runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

When was The Silent Enemy released?

The Silent Enemy was released on March 4, 1958.

Who directed The Silent Enemy?

The Silent Enemy was directed by William Fairchild.

More films by William Fairchild

Who is in the cast of The Silent Enemy?

The Silent Enemy stars Alan Webb as British Consul, Laurence Harvey as Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R. and Jack May as Navy Doctor, among 31 credited actors.

Does The Silent Enemy have a post-credit scene?

No. The Silent Enemy has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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