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Hell Below
“1933 will be famed for one picture !”
6.0 / 10• 1933• 1h 41m•NR• English
RomanceDramaWar
Storyline
On leave in Italy, Lt. Tommy Knowlton falls in love with Jean Standish, who's not only married, but is the daughter of his submarine's commander. Friction between the two officers becomes intolerable once at sea and after Commander Toler is forced to abandon Tommy's best friend topside while the sub dives to escape enemy planes, Tommy is no longer able to contain his anger.
Cast & Crew
Robert Montgomery
Lieut. Thomas Knowlton USN
Lead
Walter Huston
Lieut. Comdr. T.J. Toler USN
Madge Evans
Joan
Jimmy Durante
Ptomaine' - Ships Cook
Eugene Pallette
Mac Dougal - Chief Torpedo Man
Robert Young
Lieut. (JG) 'Brick' Walters
Edwin Styles
Herbert Standish - Flight Comdr.
John Lee Mahin
Lieut. (JG) 'Speed' Nelson
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Conway's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Hell Below is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
