Films and serials about the submariners

The first famous work on submariners - the novel "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" - appeared in 1869. Nearly 40 years later, he was first screened by French director Georges Méliès, who created a mute short film with incredible special effects for those times. Since then, films and serials about submariners have invariably aroused interest, since viewers have always been attracted to the opportunity to learn what it is like to sleep, do everyday things, love and hate while inside a submarine immersed in the depths of the World Ocean.

Silent movie

As already mentioned, long before the Russian serials about submariners appeared, in 1907 the Frenchman Georges Mélès decided on a bold experiment and attempted to make the first picture of people who made a trip to the sea abyss in a fantastic deep-sea apparatus. Although the picture was called the same as the novel by Jules Verne, her plot was rather comic and did not at all resemble the story of Captain Nemo. To the achievements of the picture, it should be attributed that it was the first "color" tape in the history of cinematography.

After 7 years, American director Stuart Peyton withdrew his version of the famous work of Jules Verne, trying as accurately as possible to convey the plot. The main merit of the creators of the film can be considered that they were the first to include in the art picture of this underwater shooting.

The Sea Hawk

Russian TV series about sailors and submariners today are enjoyed with pleasure by both children and adults, spoiled by Hollywood paintings about catastrophes and adventures. It is not difficult to imagine what a sensation more than 75 years ago produced the appearance of the first full-length Soviet film called The Sea Hawk about the crew of the submarine, fearlessly fighting the enemy.

The picture was taken in the summer of 1941. The main roles in the film were played by Ivan Pereverzeev and Andrey Fayt. To enable the picture to finish, after the war, the actors and crew were evacuated to Tashkent, and the performers of the main roles were given a reservation, although they wrote a statement asking them to send them to the front. Despite the obvious absurdity of the plot, the picture is recognized as a public good, which is quite natural. Despite the fact that she was shot in extreme conditions, the creators of the film managed to create a real work of cinematic art.

"Commander happy" Pike ""

This picture of submariners, filmed in 1972, immediately became the reason for increasing interest in this complex military specialty among millions of boys in all parts of the Soviet Union. The film "The Commander of the Happy Pike" is dedicated to the exploit of the sailors of the Northern Fleet, who, under the most difficult conditions, never stopped fighting the enemy and performed the most difficult tasks, often even in spite of instructions instructing them to exercise caution. By the way, those who prefer watching serials about submariners, probably know that this picture in 1985, there was a two-part sequel. A film called "Listen in compartments" tells about the everyday life of Soviet sailors. In the course of planned exercises, one of the submarines is in the same trap as the "Happy Pike" during the Great Patriotic War. A new generation of submarine sailors proves that it is worthy of the glory of their fathers.

"Secret fairway"

This Soviet mini-series was released in 1986. He is a film adaptation of Leonid Platov's novel of the same name and tells about the events that are simultaneously unfolding during the Second World War and in the late 40s of the 20th century.

The hero of the picture - the commander of the Soviet torpedo boat Boris Shubin - by chance happens to be on board the German submarine "Flying Dutchman" and tries to unravel her secret, incidentally becoming an eyewitness of Nazi crimes.

"Shores of my dreams"

Mini-series with this name, dedicated to Russian sailors, appeared in 2013. He talks about two generations of submariners. The hero of the painting, who recently wore officer epaulettes, will have to unravel the complex tangle of family secrets. Over the course of 12 series, he must find out whether his own father was a traitor to the Motherland, and how the secret equipment for the Soviet submarine fleet turned out to be in the US.

Convoy PQ 17

Like many other serials about submariners (Russians), this TV project is dedicated to the heroes-sailors who fought with the enemy during the Great Patriotic War. The action of the first series begins in June 1942, when a caravan of ships comes out of Reykjavik to Arkhangelsk, called in the reports of PQ-17. Ships carry cargo for the USSR along the route passing through the North Atlantic. There are already waiting for the caravan of German submarines and bombers. In addition, to intercept the humanitarian convoy, the Nazis sent a battleship "Tirpitz". The announcement of his appearance forced the English Admiralty to withdraw its ships guarding the caravan. The audience will find out if the seamen can get to Arkhangelsk, and who will help them to overcome the dangerous route.

"The enemy is under us"

This harsh film was filmed in 1957 and is dedicated to the events of the Second World War. According to the plot of the picture, the destroyer of the US Navy and the German submarine are playing cat and mouse in the South Atlantic. Director Dick Powell invited actors Robert Mitcham, David Hedison, Kurd Yurgens, Russell Collins and Theodore Bickel to the film. The picture was shot only 12 years after the end of World War II, when its creators and spectators were fresh memories of the terrible events that left an indelible mark on the fate of an entire generation of the inhabitants of the earth.

"Hunt for the" Red October "»

Those who like watching serials about submariners should definitely look at this picture, which received the prestigious Oscar. She talks about the commander of the Soviet submarine Marco Ramius, who decided to surrender his submarine to the Americans. He kills the deputy politician Ivan Putin and begins to misinform the crew, reading out to his members the false orders of the higher command.

The leadership of the Northern Fleet becomes aware of the plans of Remius, and orders are issued for the sinking of the "Red October", on board which is a secret weapon, which should not reach the Americans.

This film is worth a look, if only because to understand what stereotypes towards Russians were in the minds of US citizens right after Perestroika.

"Go quietly, go deep"

In due time this picture collected full halls in all corners of the USA. The audience was attracted by the interesting plot and masterful play of the incomparable Hollywood heartthrob Clark Gable. The actor managed to create a colorful image of Captain Richardson, whose submarine was sunk by the Japanese destroyer Akikazu. He manages to get a new appointment for a sockeye of the sockeye type and begin hunting for his "iron" enemy.

"72 meters"

No article dedicated to films and series about submariners, can not be complete without a story about this painting, which immediately became a cult. It was played by the most famous stars of Russian cinema of the early 2000s - Marat Basharov, Sergei Makovetsky, Andrei Krasko, Chulpan Khamatova, Vladislav Galkin, and others.

K-19

Hollywood picture with this name is sure to please those who like watching serials about submariners. Russia and the Soviet Union in the films of overseas filmmakers for decades have been exposed to the focus of world evil. "K-19" was one of the few exceptions to this rule, as it gives due credit to the Soviet submarine sailors who have done everything to shut off the nuclear reactor of its submarine and prevent a large-scale ecological catastrophe. The main role in the film was played by Harrison Ford, who created a truthful and respectful image of the Soviet commander, trying not to change the oath and at the same time to save the life of his crew.

Now you know the most interesting feature films and serials about submariners. Such paintings evoke a sense of respect for people who have chosen a difficult profession and risk their lives every day, defending the maritime boundaries of their homeland.