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Cast
Richard Widmark
as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
Sidney Poitier
as Ben Munceford
James MacArthur
as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsam
as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Cox
as Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portman
as Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane
as Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell
as Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brown
as Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Davies
as Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1965
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresAction, Drama, Thriller
Votes98
DirectorJames B. Harris
WritersJames Poe
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Bedford Incident
About The Bedford Incident
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.
Directed by James B. Harris, The Bedford Incident leans on a strong ensemble — Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1965.
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