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Destination Tokyo

1943 · Movie · NR · 135 min

★ 7.2(74)unSUB Rating

War

In this wartime submarine drama, an American crew is sent on a dangerous secret mission into Tokyo Bay to gather vital intelligence before a major attack. As they move deeper into enemy waters, close quarters, fear, and duty bring out both camaraderie and sacrifice.

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Details
Years
1943
Release date
1943-12-31
Language
English
Rated
NR
Runtime
135 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.9/10 (74 votes)
Box office
$4,544,000
Budget
$1,516,000
About

You might like this if you enjoy old-school World War II suspense, close-knit crew dynamics, and submarine stories like The Enemy Below; Not for you if heavy wartime propaganda or a slower, talkier style puts you off.

Pros: tense submarine mission; strong crew camaraderie; emotionally engaging moments | Cons: dated propaganda tone; overlong at times; clichéd dialogue

Themes

  • japan
  • submarine
  • world war ii
  • war strategy
  • 二战

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Story · 1944 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Delmer Daves