In Russkies, a young American boy develops an unlikely friendship with a group of Russian sailors who are stranded in Florida. As they navigate cultural differences and language barriers, they discover a shared bond of friendship that transcends their differences. Together, they embark on adventures and learn valuable lessons about loyalty, patriotism, and the importance of overcoming prejudice.
Gift Horse is a 1952 movie set during World War II. The film follows a disgraced officer who is given the chance to redeem himself by leading an old destroyer on a suicide mission. Their objective is to destroy a German naval base in Saint-Nazaire, which is under Nazi occupation. The story is based on a true event and portrays the bravery and determination of the crew. As they face numerous challenges and obstacles, the film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and the human spirit in times of war.
Captain Nemo (José Ferrer) is found in suspended animation under the sea and revived by modern-day Navy men in order to battle a fiendish mad scientist (Burgess Meredith).
This program features the standard mix of movie clips, production materials, and interviews. Cast and crew start at the beginning and discussed the acquisition of the rights to Clancy's novel and various adaptation issues. They then went into casting, research for the roles, and many technical topics related to the subs and other special effects concerns.
Long Flat Balls II is a comedic movie that revolves around misunderstandings and a fake war. The story follows a nervous mechanic who gets involved in a series of hilarious events with a little girl, a fertility misunderstanding, a car sales competition, and a battle for a prototype submarine. With gross-out comedy and cliché humor, the movie explores the struggles of a husband and wife trying to get pregnant while navigating through outrageous situations and encounters.
Created by the U.S. Navy's Industrial Incentive Division and the Office of Strategic Service (OSS) during WWII, this "Nazi version" of the Normandy invasion is a translated, authentic German newsreel. The strategy at work here is taken from Frank Capra, who used authentic enemy newsreels and motion picture films in his "Why We Fight" series to provide insight into the Axis. This film, like "Why We Fight", was intended to make its intended audience — American war workers to whom these types of incentive films were shown —outraged, helping them focus on the vital task of production. - Periscope Film
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