| | | The cold war just got hotter
Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Mono Audio, English, French, Subtitled
Nerve-racking suspense surrounds The Bedford Incident, the tale of a U.S. Naval vessel on a routine NATO patrol that ends up in a freakish showdown with a German submarine. Richard Widmark is Capt. Eric Finlander, the near-maniacal commander who drives his tense crew to the brink of nervous exhaustion. Sidney Poitier is the photo journalist aboard, assigned to record a "typical" mission. His moral indignation is put to the test by the captain's obsession with forcing the sub to surface. Several crew members are at their breaking points as Finlander continues his prowl. Especially affected is a former U-boat commander, now aboard the Bedford as a NATO observer, portrayed by Eric Portman
"Cast excels in intriguing battle of wits." Leonard Maltin's Movie & Video Guide
Editor's Note
At the peak of Cold War tensions, a U.S. naval ship discovers a Soviet submarine in the North Atlantic and proceeds to scrutinize its every move. As the crew's Captain Findlander pushes forward intensely, relations between members become strained and a battle of wits ensues. Sidney Poitier plays an unforturnate reporter who goes along to interview the captain, but instead gets more of a story than he'd wanted as the drama builds to a heightened climax. Richard Widmark is powerful and determined as the captain with shattered nerves.
| Features | Scene Selection | | Subtitles: English, French, Japanese, Korean | | Audio: Dolby Digital, Dolby Surround | | Interactive Menus |
| Technical Info
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Release Information
| | Studio: Columbia Tri-Star |
| Release Date: 5/27/2008 |
| Running Time: 102 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1965 | | Catalog ID: 00842 | | UPC: 00043396008427 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Available Subtitles: English, French, Japanese, Korean | | Video: B&W |
Aspect Ratio | | 2.35:1 |
| Cast & Crew
| Awards |
British Academy Awards (1966) | | | Arthur Lawson, Nominee, Best British Art Direction (B/W) |
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| | Professional Reviews | Uncut
"Terse, serious suspense." 01/01/2005 p.163 |
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