The Bedford Incident
1965, English. Directed by James B. Harris.
“Hunt her down … until she comes up!”
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- James B. HarrisDirector
- Richard WidmarkCaptain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
- Sidney PoitierBen Munceford
- James MacArthurEnsign Ralston, U.S.N.
- Martin BalsamLieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
- Wally CoxSeaman Merlin Queffle
- Eric PortmanCommodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
- Michael KaneCommander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
- Gary CockrellLieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
- Phil BrownChief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
- Brian DaviesLieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
- Paul CarsonSeaman 1st Class - Communications
- Ed BishopLieutenant Hacker U.S.N. - Communications
Details
- Released
- 11 October 1965
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- James Poe
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The Bedford Incident: quick answers
Is The Bedford Incident worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 102 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does The Bedford Incident have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Bedford Incident. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Bedford Incident parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Bedford Incident is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Bedford Incident on?
The Bedford Incident isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Bedford Incident?
If you liked The Bedford Incident, try Hostile Waters, Morituri, Alone in Berlin.
Who directed The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident (1965) was directed by James B. Harris and stars Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur.