Hell and High Water
A privately-financed scientist and his colleagues hire an ex-Navy officer to conduct an Alaskan submarine expedition in order to prevent a Red Chinese anti-American plot that may lead to World War III. Mixes deviously plotted schoolboy fiction with submarine spectacle and cold war heroics.
Release Year
1954
Runtime
103 min
Audience Score
6.0
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Action
Story Snapshot
A privately-financed scientist and his colleagues hire an ex-Navy officer to conduct an Alaskan submarine expedition in order to prevent a Red Chinese anti-American plot that may lead to World War III. Mixes deviously plotted schoolboy fiction with submarine spectacle and cold war heroics.
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Hell and High Water is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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