Nick Cravat

Run silent, run deep: With sweat-dripping realism, this taut drama stars Clark Gable as a single-minded sub commander who must contend with a tough executive officer and attacks from enemy forces. Beachhead: Marines are sent to survey a Japanese mine location. Beach Red: The American assault and capture of a Japanese-held island in the Pacific during World War II.

Set in World War II, the line of command breaks down in a sub that is stalking a Japanese destroyer that sank the captain's former command.