ASA The Enemy Below (1957) a film directed by Dick Powell with Robert Mitchum, Curd Jürgens, David Hedison, Theodore Bikel

The Enemy Below (1957) Synopsis / Plot Set during the Battle of Atlantic during the Second World War, "The Enemy Below" tells the story of the cat and mouse Destroyer escort/U-Boat hunt. For the Americans, a former Merchant Mariner who saw his wife killed when his freighter was torpedoed by the Germans. For the Germans, a veteran U-Boat commander who sees no honor in the German aims of the war. Both of these highly experienced men must now battle each other, knowing that only one will survive. Awards 1957: Oscar: Best Special Effects 1957: National Board of Review: Top 10 Best Films 1958: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Foreign Actor (Curd Jürgens)