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The Frogmen

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Newly-stationed Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence (Richard Widmark) takes over as leader of an elite team of Navy divers aboard a submarine in the Pacific during World War II. Gruff and confrontational, Lawrence isn't popular with the crew, especially after sending a team -- led by Jake Flannigan (Dana Andrews) -- out on a dangerous mission. But when a Japanese torpedo threatens the boat, Lawrence earns the respect of the crew by risking his life to save them.
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Bob Thomas Associated Press The Frogmen is one of the most exciting war pictures in years. Aug 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Not really my taste but effective. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 04/04/24 Full Review Paul B Seriously outdated and slow going. Find something else to watch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 12/03/23 Full Review Ashley H The Frogmen is a decent film. It is about the new commander of a Navy Underwater Demolition Team. Richard Widmark and Dana Andrews give good performances. The script is a little slow in places. Lloyd Bacon did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the adventure and drama. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/06/23 Full Review Audience Member another WWII tale post WWII Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Stock plot benefits from fine technical detail--Dangerous When Wet!! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Just saw the bit at the end which was quite exciting. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Lloyd Bacon

Director

Richard Widmark

Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence

Dana Andrews

Jake Flannigan

Gary Merrill

Lt. Cmdr. Pete Vincent

Jeffrey Hunter

Pappy Creighton

Warren Stevens

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Synopsis Newly-stationed Lt. Cmdr. John Lawrence (Richard Widmark) takes over as leader of an elite team of Navy divers aboard a submarine in the Pacific during World War II. Gruff and confrontational, Lawrence isn't popular with the crew, especially after sending a team -- led by Jake Flannigan (Dana Andrews) -- out on a dangerous mission. But when a Japanese torpedo threatens the boat, Lawrence earns the respect of the crew by risking his life to save them.
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Producer
Samuel G. Engel
Screenwriter
John Tucker Battle, Oscar Millard
Distributor
20th Century Fox
Genre
War
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 24, 1951, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 1, 2011
Runtime
1h 36m
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