Richard bolton james caan was in charge of a submarine that was sunk by a german ship, and he has been blamed for the loss of 50 sailors. Jun 06, 20 a twist of sand 1968 movie public domain. Movie is in color, but liberties have been taken with the historical accuracy. The submarines in these dvd movies show how life was in a dark, cold, undersea world. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. His mission is top secret making the whole affair all the more difficult for success. Buy submarine x 1 from zavvi, the home of pop culture. Not so submarine x1, which looks and feels like a bmovie from the early. Submarine x1 james caan rupert davies david sumner 1968 a canadian commander james caan trains three midget submarine crews to sink a german battleship in a fiord.
The first of the rocketpowered research aircraft, the x1 originally designated the xs1, was a bulletshaped airplane that was built by the bell aircraft company for the us air force and the national advisory committee for. Both of these films are united artists releases of allied missions led by north american commanders during world war ii to attack axis. On the heels of fsms release of where eagles dareoperation crossbow fsmcd vol. With james caan, david sumner, norman bowler, brian grellis. Grab some popcorn and settle in to watch over 650 movie greats. Submarine x1 war drama 1968 james caan 720p download.
The second disc in this release contains the composers score to the james caan war feature submarine x 1. Buy submarine x1 from zavvi, the home of pop culture. Ron goodwin 633 squadron submarine x1 2005, cd discogs. During world war ii, the british royal navy used experimental midget submarines to raid german warships in norway. Both of these films are united artists releases of allied missions led by north american commanders during world war ii to attack axis positions in norweigian fjordsone by air, the other. Submarine x 1 james caan rupert davies david sumner 1968 a canadian commander james caan trains three midget submarine crews to sink a german battleship in a fiord. Submarines, uboats, submarine attack, yellow submarine, nuclear submarines, submarine pictures, dvd movies, models from world war ii and beyond. The vikings richard fleischer, 1958 he vikings 1958 part 1 of 14. Apr 26, 2014 the vikings richard fleischer, 1958 he vikings 1958 part 1 of 14.
Submarine x1 and every other film of its kind belonged on the small screen or, better yet, on the big screen as propaganda films during 1943 or 1944. Submarine x 1 is a great submarine story of wwii straight from the files of the british war office. Submarine x1 is a great submarine story of wwii straight from the files of the british war office. Submarine x1 james caan full length war movie english. As a late60s action piece, this one ultimately fails despite some obviously good intentions. Submarines started with hand cranked, screw powered, submarines of the civil war to todays super nuclear powered. Vikings opekkha live at return of vikings vikings s4 e4 yol gisla confronte rollo. The soviets deployed a massive search but were unable to find the vessel. Watch movies and documentaries online free at sbs on demand from your computer, tablet. Submarine x1 1996 submarine x1 has scenes filmed around the north end of loch ness. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Submarine x 1 1996 submarine x 1 has scenes filmed around the north end of loch ness. Thanks to robin cooke for mentioning this movie should be on the site. Naval personnel are being trained to pilot midget submarines.
The second disc in this release contains the composers score to the james caan war feature submarine x1. This story features superstar james caan in one of his early lead roles as a canadian naval officer in charge of an experimental submarine program during ww 2. The lindendorf is snug in a norwegian fjord where smoke machines make aerial bombardment impossible and anti submarine nets protect it from torpedoes. The world war ii historical drama is invariably classified as a minor addition to the war movie genre, thanks to a cliched setup and a lowbudget approach to scenes that required a bigger epic look. The lindendorf is snug in a norwegian fjord where smoke machines make aerial bombardment impossible and antisubmarine nets protect it from torpedoes. Ron goodwin, ron goodwin 633 squadron submarine x1. Submarine x1 is a very old fashioned ww2 thriller that was somewhat surprisingly made in 1968. In 1968, the russian submarine k129 disappeared in the pacific ocean northwest of hawaii. X 1 or ss x 1 was the united states navys only midget submarine but see the nr 1 deep submergence craft, laid down on 8 june 1954, at deer park, long island, new york, by the engine division of fairchild engine and airplane corporation, launched on 7 september 1955, at oyster bay, long island, by jakobson shipyard.
Commander richard bolton, a canadian, who must lead a group of midget submarines in an attack on a german battleship. Lodz x 1 submarine x 1 1968 dvdrip xvid pl youtube. Staring james caan, david sumner and norman bowler. Commander richard bolton, a canadian, who must lead a group of midget submarines in an attack on a. Submarine x1 1968 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. James caan is ever so chisel faced and stoic as he must redeem himself in front of the men of his new command. This film takes place on the north coast of scotland in the early days of wwii. Mar 17, 2008 this story features superstar james caan in one of his early lead roles as a canadian naval officer in charge of an experimental submarine program during ww 2. A special group of navy divers is created when a disabled nazi warship is discovered in a.
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After losing a submarine and fifty crew in a battle with a german ship during wwii, a royal navy officer gets a second chance in a daring raid with midget subs. Remember this was the era of free love and allstar cast adventures in the dirty dozen and where eagles dare mould, films that havent really dated when watched even today. The royal navys mystery submarine will be of great interest to readers who are submariners, naval enthusiasts, or historians of military technology. Submarine x11968 original theatrical trailer youtube. Danger from the deep sdlopengl based ww2 german submarine 3d simulation, multilanguage support, multiplatform support wi. Submarine x 1 selections recorded at olympic sound studios, london, england, on december 29, 1967, january 20, 25 and february 12, 1968. Graham on allmovie a special group of navy divers is created when a.