Assault on the Wayne

A confined, slow-simmering Cold War potboiler where suspicion thickens in cramped steel corridors and every crewmate could be the enemy.

Directed by

Marvin J. Chomsky

Genres

Action, Drama, Tv movie

Starring

Joseph Cotten, Lloyd Haynes, Dewey Martin

Tagline

The Captain Knows Members of His Submarine Crew are Enemy Agents - But Who?

Overview

The U.S. submarine Anthony Wayne is underway for a top-secret mission. Onboard is a highly classified device that will give the Americans a decided nuclear advantage. The entire mission and the secret technology are threatened when the sub commander discovers his crew has been infiltrated by enemy agents. The commander is charged with trying to protect the device while ferreting out the enemy agents. Compounding matters is the state of the commander's physical and mental condition, which is being questioned by his crew.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Deception, loyalty, conspiracy, isolation

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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