Submarine Seahawk (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1958, Submarine Seahawk is a war film directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, running about 83 minutes. “DEATH STALKS BENEATH the SEAS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. For his first command in the Pacific war a by-the-book officer is ordered to take his submarine on a reconnaissance mission to locate a fleet of Japanese fighting ships the Allies have lost track of. At first, the rest of the crew resent his distant manner and the way he keeps avoiding taking on the Japs.
Who’s in it. Submarine Seahawk stars John Bentley as Lt. Cmdr. Paul Turner, Brett Halsey as Lt. (J. G.) David Shore, Wayne Heffley as Cmdr. Dean Stoker and Steve Mitchell as CPO Andy Flowers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Submarine Seahawk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Submarine Seahawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Submarine Seahawk tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Submarine Seahawk (1958)?
- In US, Submarine Seahawk is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Submarine Seahawk worth watching?
- Submarine Seahawk holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Submarine Seahawk?
- Submarine Seahawk stars John Bentley, Brett Halsey, Wayne Heffley, Steve Mitchell and Frank Watkins.
- When was Submarine Seahawk released?
- Submarine Seahawk was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.