The Silent Enemy
1958, English. Directed by William Fairchild.
Human Torpedoes vs. Battleships!
The Mediterranean, 1941/42 - Axis forces are using frogmen and manned torpedoes to attack previously impregnable harbours. The Allied forces need to come up with something to answer this threat, which they find in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Silent Enemy is streaming on MGM+ in India.
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Cast & crew
- William FairchildDirector
- Laurence HarveyLieutenant "Buster" Crabb, R.N.V.R.
- Michael CraigLeading Seaman Knowles
- Dawn AddamsThird Officer Jill Masters, W.R.N.S
- John ClementsThe Admiral
- Sidney JamesChief Petty Officer Thorpe
- Alec McCowenAble Seaman Morgan
- Nigel StockAble Seaman Fraser
- Ian WhittakerOrdinary Seaman Thomas
- Arnoldo FoàTomolino
- Gianna Maria CanaleConchita
- Massimo SeratoForzenelli
- Giacomo Rossi StuartRosati
Details
- Released
- 4 March 1958
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- William Fairchild
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How long is The Silent Enemy?
The Silent Enemy runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does The Silent Enemy have a post-credits scene?
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The Silent Enemy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Silent Enemy is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Silent Enemy on?
The Silent Enemy is streaming on MGM+ in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Silent Enemy?
If you liked The Silent Enemy, try Tobruk, The Cruel Sea, Battle of the Bulge.
Who directed The Silent Enemy?
The Silent Enemy (1958) was directed by William Fairchild and stars Laurence Harvey, Michael Craig, Dawn Addams.