Up Periscope
1959, English. Directed by Gordon Douglas.
The man they called the 'human torpedo' - the secret underwater marauder who hit like no man hit before!
Lieutenant Braden discovers that Sally, the woman he's been falling in love with, has actually been checking out his qualifications to be a U.S. Navy frogman. He must put his personal life behind him after being assigned to be smuggled into a Japanese-held island via submarine to photograph radio codes.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Gordon DouglasDirector
- James GarnerLt. J. G. Kenneth M. Braden
- Edmond O'BrienCommander Paul Stevenson
- Andra MartinSally Johnson
- Alan Hale Jr.Lt. Pat Malone
- Carleton CarpenterLt. Phil Carney
- Frank GiffordEnsign Cy Mount
- William LeslieLt. Doherty
- Richard BakalyanSeaman Peck
- Edd ByrnesPharmacist Mate Ash
- Sean GarrisonSeaman Floyd
- Henry KulkyChief Petty Officer York
- Warren OatesSeaman Kovacs
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard H. Landau
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How long is Up Periscope?
Up Periscope runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Up Periscope is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Up Periscope on?
Up Periscope isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Up Periscope?
If you liked Up Periscope, try The Frogmen, The Bridges at Toko-Ri, The Red Beret.
Who directed Up Periscope?
Up Periscope (1959) was directed by Gordon Douglas and stars James Garner, Edmond O'Brien, Andra Martin.