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Underwater Warrior

1958 · 91 min

A sturdy, documentary-flavored service drama whose real draw is the pioneering underwater photography rather than the stiff human story.

Directed by
Andrew Marton
Genres
History, War
Overview
Based upon the life of Commander Francic D. Fane (USNR), UnderWater Warrior follows the evolution of the US Navy's Underwater Demolition Unit from its inception near the end of World War II through its acceptance and finally successful utilization in Korea. Landmark underwater camera work makes Underwater Warrior a milestone in cinematic history.

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Directed by
Andrew Marton
Genres
History, War
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    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
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    • war
    • survival
    • loyalty
    • work
    Places
    • sea
    • military
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
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    • true story
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    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    Horror1
    Humour2
    Realism7
    Romance1
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    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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