# The Bedford Incident (1965)

> A hardline destroyer captain turns a Cold War submarine patrol into a nerve-shredding test of military obedience, civilian judgment, and nuclear restraint.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/10678

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller, War
- Director: James B. Harris
- Cast: Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur, Martin Balsam, Wally Cox, Eric Portman, Michael Kane, Gary Cockrell
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058962/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, grim, oppressive, classic thriller night, political cinema viewing

## Synopsis

A relentless pursuit on the high seas during the Cold War leads to a gripping showdown.

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