U 13 (1930): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1930 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1930, U 13 is an action and drama film directed by John Ford, running about 77 minutes. “A STORY OF THE SUBMARINE SERVICE.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Made during the early days of sound cinema, this tense submarine adventure is an intriguing example of a hybrid silent-talkie. A disgraced English sub commander changes his name to Burke and joins the American Navy. When the U.S. submarine on which he is serving as a torpedo launcher begins to sink, Burke must make the ultimate sacrifice to save as many crew men as possible..

Who’s in it. U 13 stars Frank Albertson as Ensign Price, J. Farrell MacDonald as Costello, Warren Hymer as Kaufman and Walter McGrail as Cobb, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, U 13 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch U 13 page.

If you liked it. Fans of U 13 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch U 13 (1930)?
In USA, U 13 is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is U 13 worth watching?
U 13 holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in U 13?
U 13 stars Frank Albertson, J. Farrell MacDonald, Warren Hymer, Walter McGrail and Stuart Erwin.
When was U 13 released?
U 13 was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.