The crew of an atomic submarine battle to save the world from global destruction.
Practical Effects
Glorious miniature submarine sequences and that ridiculous giant squid
Production
The Seaview set cost more than most films' entire budgets in 1961
Costume
Barbara Eden's form-fitting naval uniform defies all military regulations
Director
Irwin Allen
Walter Pidgeon
Admiral Harriman Nelson
Robert Sterling
Captain Lee Crane
Barbara Eden
Lieutenant Cathy Conners
Peter Lorre
Comm. Lucius Emery
Joan Fontaine
Dr. Susan Hiller
Michael Ansara
Dr. Miguel Alvares
Frankie Avalon
Lieutenant Chip Romano
Regis Toomey
Dr. Jamieson
John Litel
Vice Admiral B.J. Crawford
Howard McNear
Congressman Llewellyn Parker
Henry Daniell
Dr. Zucco
Robert Easton
Sparks
Charles Tannen
CPO Mack Gleason
Mark Slade
Seaman Jimmy 'Red' Smith
Del Monroe
Seaman Kowski
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The giant squid attack used a real dead squid from a fish market, which started decomposing under hot studio lights. The smell was reportedly 'unholy.'
This launched Irwin Allen's 'Master of Disaster' career and directly inspired his later TV series—yes, the same Seaview model was recycled for years.
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