The Silent Enemy (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1958, The Silent Enemy is an action, war and history film directed by William Fairchild, running about 112 minutes. “Human Torpedoes vs. Battleships!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
Who’s in it. The Silent Enemy stars Laurence Harvey as Lieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R., Michael Craig as Leading Seaman Knowles, Dawn Addams as Third Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S and John Clements as The Admiral, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Silent Enemy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Silent Enemy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Silent Enemy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Silent Enemy (1958)?
- In US, The Silent Enemy is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Silent Enemy worth watching?
- The Silent Enemy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Silent Enemy?
- The Silent Enemy stars Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams, John Clements and Sid James.
- When was The Silent Enemy released?
- The Silent Enemy was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.