Two sailors fight over a girl, then fight for their lives 300 feet down.
Butch Rogers and Sock McGillis are old submarine hands stationed in Panama. On land, Butch and Sock battle over pretty Ann Sawyer. At sea and underwater, however, our two heroes are inseparable.
Practical Effects
Real submarine interiors filmed at New London Naval Base.
Acting
Pat O'Brien's working-class swagger vs. George Brent's stiff upper lip.
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Pat O'Brien
Butch Rogers
George Brent
Lt. Commander Dan Matthews
Wayne Morris
"Sock" McGillis
Frank McHugh
"Lucky" Jones
Doris Weston
Ann Sawyer
Henry O'Neill
Admiral Thomas
Dennie Moore
Arabella
Veda Ann Borg
Dolly
Regis Toomey
Tom Callan
Nina Quartero
Panama Percentage Girl
Rosella Towne
Mary
Pat Flaherty
Louie - Disagreeable Bluejacket at Panama
Anna Demetrio
Panamanian Lottery Ticket Seller
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released as Japan was escalating Pacific tensions; the Navy approved script to boost recruitment.
Wayne Morris became a decorated WWII carrier pilot—one of few actors who actually flew combat missions.
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