Destination Tokyo

"Explosive ! . . . And As Big As The Broad Pacific !"

Dec 31 1943 Approved 2h 15m
Adventure, History, War

During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.

Plot

Made during World War II, this chronicles a voyage of a U.S. submarine on a secret mission to the very shores of Japan. Much of the film is spent developing the cast of characters that populate the sub.

Written by

Steve Fisher, Delmer Daves, Albert Maltz

Directed by

Delmer Daves

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 nomination total

Scores
# of Votes
5,925
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA