The Bedford Incident
““Hunt her down … until she comes up!””
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | — | Google Play Movies |
About The Bedford Incident
The Bedford Incident is a 1965 English-language action, drama and thriller film directed by James B. Harris. The cast is led by Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, James MacArthur. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Bedford Incident was produced by Bedford Productions and Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 11, 1965, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- James B. Harris
- Writers
- James Poe
- Release date
- October 11, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Bedford Productions, Columbia Pictures
The Bedford Incident cast & crew
The Bedford Incident was directed by James B. Harris and written by James Poe.
The cast features Richard Widmark as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N., Sidney Poitier as Ben Munceford, James MacArthur as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N., Martin Balsam as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N., Wally Cox as Seaman Merlin Queffle, and Eric Portman as Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gerard Schurmann, cinematography is by Gilbert Taylor, and it was produced by James B. Harris and Richard Widmark.
Is The Bedford Incident worth watching?
The Bedford Incident holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 97 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and thriller, The Bedford Incident is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Bedford Incident
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
Eric Portman
Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kane
Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrell
Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brown
Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Davies
Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Paul Carson
Seaman 1st Class - Communications
Ed Bishop
Lieutenant Hacker U.S.N. - Communications
The Bedford Incident — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Bedford Incident in United States?
The Bedford Incident is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Bedford Incident in?
The Bedford Incident is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Bedford Incident?
The Bedford Incident runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is The Bedford Incident rated?
The Bedford Incident is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
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