The Bedford Incident

Plot Summary

During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.

Top Cast

Richard Widmark Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.

Sidney Poitier Ben Munceford

James MacArthur Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.

Martin Balsam Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.

Wally Cox Seaman Merlin Queffle