Le Sous-marin atomique

Original title: The Atomic Submarine

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Paul Dubov, Dick Foran, Arthur Franz, and Brett Halsey in Le Sous-marin atomique (1959)

Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.Ships mysteriously disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a specially-equipped submarine is sent to investigate.

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5.1/10

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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Trivia
Producer Alex Gordon wanted to hire veterans Frank Lackteen and Edmund Cobb as passersby. The studio objected to the $100 salary for each, contending that they were functioning as extras and were only entitled to $20. Wanting these old-time actors to get a day's pay, Gordon paid them out of his own pocket.

Goofs
After the Tiger Shark rigs for "silent running," they continue to communicate over the loud speakers.

Quotes
Narrator: It was foolish. It was insane. It was fantastic.

Alternate versions
When originally released theatrically in the UK, the BBFC made cuts to secure a 'A' rating.

Connections
Featured in Atomic Recall (2007)

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A nice, creepy low budget movie.

The Atomic Submarine is atmospheric and creepy, especially when out in the frozen wastes of the North Pole.

A lot of stock footage didn't spoil my enjoyment, although we see different submarines. Good performances from 50s B movie regulars like Arthur Franz and Tom Conway keep the movie going. The monster in the flying saucer has to be seen to be believed. Great stuff, considering the low budget.

Rating: 4 stars out of 5.