In 2005, scientists discover a planet capable of supporting life, but receive no reply when they send a signal. Undisciplined slacker Alex Hopper is forced to join the Navy by his naval officer brother Stone. Hopper falls in love with Admiral Shane's daughter and wants to marry her, but is afraid to ask her father's permission. Alien ships arrive near Hawaii, trapping all ships in the area. Hopper is left in command of the USS John Paul Jones and teams up with Captain Nagata to track the aliens using wave-detection buoys. They discover the aliens are sensitive to sunlight and manage to destroy several alien ships. Meanwhile, a group of aliens attack the NASA communications array to signal their home planet for invasion. Samantha, Mick, and a NASA scientist manage to warn Hopper of the threat. With the USS John Paul Jones destroyed, the surviving crew boards the USS Missouri battleship to stop the aliens. With the help of the elderly Navy veterans, they succeed in destroying the remaining alien ship and the communications array, ending the invasion threat. Hopper and Admiral Shane discuss their 'Terms of Surrender' over a meal.
Navy Log is an American drama anthology series that initially aired for one season on CBS. It relates the greatest survival war stories in the history of the United States Navy. This series premiered on September 20, 1955, but the following year, it was moved to ABC, where it aired until September 25, 1958. The program aired for a total of three seasons and 102 episodes.
The very first submarine, which legend claims lurked beneath New York Harbor during the American Revolutionary War. The small ships that rescued thousands from Dunkirk. The destroyer that forced the easing of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Over the centuries, conflicts have prompted advances to ship designs, making vessels stronger, faster, smarter, and capable of changing the course of wars. Join us as we examine the world's greatest Combat Ships, and reveal how they shaped world history and inspired men and women to acts of incredible courage.
An Inshore Minesweeping Unit has been forgotten by the Navy after World War II on the peaceful island of Boonsley and they have adapted to their circumstances. The men still wear uniforms and the proper reports are filed, although the reports of hundreds of mines are exaggerated. The captain spends his time fishing, the Number One is busy romancing the only Wren on the island and The Chief Boatswain runs a wine smuggling business. Unfortunately the Navy start to get suspicious.
During World War II, a Navy officer's mental stability is tested as he faces a court-martial for mutiny.
During World War II, a British naval fleet is sent on a mission to sink the German battleship Bismarck in the North Atlantic. The fleet faces challenges and sacrifices as they engage in a deadly naval combat.
In Which We Serve tells the story of the HMS Torrin, a Royal Navy destroyer, and its crew as they face the challenges of war during World War II. The film portrays their bravery, camaraderie, and the sacrifices they make for their country.
A major BBC television documentary series, first shown in 1976. About the life on board the fourth HMS Ark Royal, a British aircraft carrier. It followed the ship on a five and a half month deployment to North America in 1976 & the follow up years later to find out about some of the characters.
Shackleton (2002) is a gripping TV show that follows the remarkable journey of British seaman Ernest Shackleton and his crew as they face extreme conditions and navigate through icy waters in an attempt to reach the South Pole. Set in the early 20th century, the show captures the bravery, survival, and endurance of the ship's crew as they battle freezing temperatures, frostbite, and the treacherous ice floes. Based on a true story, Shackleton (2002) is a captivating exploration of human resilience in the face of unfathomable challenges.
In the midst of World War II, an insecure and paranoid naval officer is put on trial for mutiny, questioning the leadership of his ship's captain.
Set during World War II, The Cruel Sea follows the crew of a British corvette tasked with protecting convoys from German U-boats in the treacherous North Atlantic. The film explores the sacrifices, dangers, and camaraderie experienced by the naval officers and crew in their fight against the enemy.
During World War II, the Royal Navy pursues the German navy in a battle on the River Plate in Montevideo, Uruguay.
December 7th is a documentary film that provides a detailed account of the Pearl Harbor attack on December 7, 1941. It showcases the events leading up to the attack, the aerial assault on the naval base in Hawaii, the damage caused, and the efforts of the US Navy to salvage and repair the ships. The film also explores the impact of the attack on the people of Hawaii and the subsequent involvement of the United States in World War II.
In this TV show, a brutal sea captain and a handicapped man find themselves stranded on a tropical island. They must overcome their differences and work together to survive against the harsh natural elements and the captain's tyrannical ways.
During World War II, a top-secret British intelligence operation, known as the Sea Wolves, recruits a group of retired British soldiers to carry out a dangerous mission in the Indian Ocean. As they battle against the German forces, sabotage and espionage become key elements in their fight for victory.
In 16th-century India, Kunjali Marakkar, a brave and valiant freedom fighter, leads the Indian navy against the Portuguese invaders in a fierce naval battle.
Admiral is a biographical drama set during the Russian Revolution. It follows the story of Admiral Kolchak, a war hero and military officer who finds himself caught in the conflict between the Red Army and the White Army. As tensions rise and the revolution unfolds, Admiral Kolchak must navigate the complexities of war and politics while facing personal challenges. Based on a true story, this movie offers a compelling portrayal of a pivotal period in Russian history.
Espionage, war and romance in the Far East in 1904: Russian naval officer Boris Ranewsky marries Youki, the sister of a fanatical Japanese officer, but war is imminent.
About the war effort in the West Indies.
In Athens, Greece, a stern naval officer becomes a widower and struggles to maintain control of his household. Chaos ensues when a blonde vixen is hired as the housekeeper and disrupts his orderly life.