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Men Without Women
UNITED STATES · 1930

Men Without Women

John Ford
submarine warfare sacrifice redemption military honor survival
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Synopsis

Made during the early days of sound cinema, this tense submarine adventure is an intriguing example of a hybrid silent-talkie. A disgraced English sub commander changes his name to Burke and joins the American Navy. When the U.S. submarine on which he is serving as a torpedo launcher begins to sink, Burke must make the ultimate sacrifice to save as many crew men as possible..

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