The Frogmen (1951): Cast & Plot
The Frogmen is a 1951 action drama directed by Lloyd Bacon, starring Richard Widmark as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, William N. Neil and Gary Merrill. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Frogmen About?
The premise of The Frogmen without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows the newly appointed commander of a U.S. Navy Underwater Demolition Team, known as the Frogmen, as he struggles to win the confidence of his men. Still mourning their fallen leader, the crew remains distrustful and hostile toward the newcomer, forcing him to prove his worth and unite the unit.
The Frogmen Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- homosexual subtext
- man wears a swimsuit
- swimming underwater
- reference to a frog
- naval uniform
- military leadership
- u.s. navy sailor
- world war two
- bare chested male
- frogman
- based on true story
- pacific ocean
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- man wrapped in a towel
- underwater scene
- bomb detonation device
- cannon fire
- demolition equipment
- hairy chested male
- knifing
- swimmer
- misfired torpedo
- killed in action
- new commander
- earning respect
- underwater demolition
- lieutenant commander
- bosun's chair
- prejudice
- venomous coral
- transfer request
- job demotion
- banner
- beach landing
- spinal injury
- ogasawara islands japan
- micronesia
- dud torpedo
- submarine
- sick bay
- firing pin
- race against time
- submarine pen
- japanese navy
- enemy sabotage
- water detection
- memorial dedication
- signature
- nickname
- sea adventure
- historical drama
The Frogmen Cast & Characters
Richard Widmark leads the cast as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, with William N. Neil as Cmdr. Miles and Gary Merrill as Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent. Directed by Lloyd Bacon; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lloyd Bacon
- Richard Widmark as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence
- William N. Neil as Cmdr. Miles
- Gary Merrill as Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent
- Robert Patten as Lt. Klinger
Also Starring in The Frogmen
· 22 more- Dana Andrews Jake Flannigan
- Robert Adler Chief Ryan
- James Gregory Chief Petty Officer Lane
- Jeffrey Hunter Pappy Creighton
- Robert Wagner Lt. (jg) Franklin
- Jack Warden Crew Member
- Warren Stevens Hodges
- Parley Baer Dr. Ullman
- Peter Leeds Pharmacist's Mate
- William Bishop Ferrino
- Harvey Lembeck Marvin W. 'Canarsie' Mikowsky
- Henry Slate Sleepy
- Fay Roope Adm. Dakers
- Russell Hardie Captain Radford
- Ray Hyke Repairman
- Robert Rockwell Lt. Bill Doyle
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- Rush Williams Soldier
- Sydney Smith Gen. Coleson
- Norman McKay Captain Phillips
- Frank Donahue Kinsella
- Harry Hamada Gunner
- George Yoshinaga Swimmer
More from Lloyd Bacon
More films directed by Lloyd Bacon, best-rated first: Footlight Parade, 42nd Street, She Couldn’t Say No and The French Line.
The Frogmen Plot Summary
What happens in The Frogmen from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, Richard Widmark, a strict disciplinarian, is put in charge of Underwater Demolition Team 4 after its former leader, Lt. Cmdr. Jack Cassidy, is killed in action. The unit’s men are distrustful of the professionally aloof Lawrence, and the relationship immediately takes a turn for the worse when they brawl with sailors aboard their transport ship. The ship’s captain, Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent, Gary Merrill, understands the natural resentment the elite UDT men feel over the death of Cassidy, which they have transferred to Lawrence, and offers to go easy on the team at captain’s mast.
Full summary
The whole story of The Frogmen, scene by scene
The Frogmen Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Frogmen.
How Well Do You Know The Frogmen?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays Navy Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence?
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Frogmen Operation Stormbringer, Frogs and Up Periscope.
The Frogmen FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Frogmen, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Frogmen?
The Frogmen runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was The Frogmen released?
The Frogmen was released on January 25, 1951.
Who directed The Frogmen?
The Frogmen was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
More films by Lloyd Bacon Who is in the cast of The Frogmen?
The Frogmen stars Richard Widmark as Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence, William N. Neil as Cmdr. Miles and Gary Merrill as Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Frogmen have a post-credit scene?
No. The Frogmen has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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