Plot — What is The Deep Six about?
The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six. Alan Ladd stars as Naval gunnery officer Alec Austin, a Quaker whose sincere pacifist sentiments do not sit well with his crew members. When he refuses to fire upon an unidentified plane, the word spreads that Austin cannot be relied upon in battle (never mind that the plane turns out to be one of ours). To prove that he's worthy of command, Austin volunteers for a dangerous mission: the rescue of a group of US pilots on a Japanese-held island. The ubiquitous William Bendix costars as Frenchy Shapiro (!), Austin's Jewish petty officer and severest critic. If the film has a villain, it is Keenan Wynn as ambitious Lt. Commander Edge, who seems to despise anyone who isn't a mainline WASP.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1958 |
| Genre | War, Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 105 min |
| Audience Score | 57% (5.7/10, 13 votes) |
The Deep Six — FAQ
Is The Deep Six worth watching? The Deep Six holds a 5.7/10 rating from 13 viewers. The conflict between duty and conscience is explored in the WWII drama The Deep Six. Alan Ladd stars as Naval gunnery officer Alec Austin, a Quaker whose sincere pacifist sentiments do not sit well with his crew members.
Who directed The Deep Six? Directed by Rudolph Maté.
Who is in the cast of The Deep Six? It stars Alan Ladd, Dianne Foster, William Bendix, Keenan Wynn, James Whitmore, Efrem Zimbalist Jr. and more.
Where can I stream The Deep Six? Streaming availability for The Deep Six is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Deep Six release? It released in 1958.
