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Operation Pacific
He's Skipper "Duke" Gifford Who Could Put A Torpedo Through A Needle...And Sew Up A Date With A Laugh!
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During WWII, Duke E. Gifford is second in command of the USS Thunderfish, a submarine which is firing off torpedoes that either explode too early or never explode at all. It's a dilemma that he'll eventually take up personally. Even more personal is his quest to win back his ex-wife, a nurse; but he'll have to win her back from a navy flier who also happens to be his commander's little brother.
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- Operation Pacific - Another World War II film focusing on the submarine warfare theme and naval battles.
- The Hunt for Red October - A tense submarine thriller involving naval strategy, tactics, and Cold War themes.
- Das Boot - A gripping and realistic portrayal of life aboard a German U-boat during World War II.
- K-19: The Widowmaker - A dramatic tale of a Soviet submarine and its crew facing accidents and international tension.
- Crimson Tide - A submarine thriller that showcases the tense dynamics of naval command and control.
- U-571 - Focuses on a German submarine and a U.S. crew attempting to capture it during World War II.
- Submarine Sea - An adventure on submarines with elements of naval combat and exploration.
- Tora! Tora! Tora! - A historical depiction of the events leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor involving naval forces.
- Midway - Focuses on the Battle of Midway, showcasing naval strategy in a World War II context.
- The Enemy Below - A WWII naval battle between an American destroyer and a German submarine.
- The Caine Mutiny - Explores naval conflict and the psychological stresses of service in a war zone.
- Run Silent, Run Deep - Another submarine movie that emphasizes the psychological elements of warfare.
- Battleship - A modern naval action film featuring military strategy and battles at sea.
- Pearl Harbor - A romanticized portrayal of the events surrounding the attack on Pearl Harbor.
- Battleship Potemkin - A silent film depicting a mutiny on a battleship, showcasing naval discontent and conflict.
- Lifeboat - Focuses on survival at sea following a naval attack, examining human nature under pressure.
- The Last Ship - A TV series centered around naval operations and survival amid a global pandemic.
- Hunter Killer - A modern submarine thriller involving military tactics and geopolitical conflicts.
- Navy SEALs - An action film that focuses on a team of U.S. Navy SEALs conducting dangerous missions.
- The Silent Service - A television series that depicts actual submarine missions throughout naval history.
- Top Gun - A classic military film focusing on aviation and naval aviation training.
- Enemy at the Gates - Set during WWII, it portrays the conflict and strategy in a warzone.
- The Bedford Incident - A tension-filled naval film dealing with Cold War-era conflict.
- In Harm's Way - A WWII battle film that explores naval strategy and personal conflicts.
- Battleship Yamato - Focuses on the famed battleship and its historical significance in naval warfare.
- The Pacific - An HBO miniseries that depicts the naval campaigns during the Pacific War.
- Men of Honor - A film that explores the Navy's history and the challenges faced by its personnel.
- McHale's Navy - A comedic take on Navy life during World War II, featuring a crew of misfits.
- The Killing of Eddie Morris - Explores naval battles and confrontations amidst the backdrop of World War II.
- Sea of Shadows - About naval operations and the challenges of marine life and illegal activities.
- A Sea Change - Focuses on the challenges faced by ocean habitats, relating to military operations at sea.
- The Seafarers - Explores life at sea, capturing the spirit of maritime adventures.
- The Sea of Trees - Touches on themes of exploration and the human spirit, much like naval journeys.
- The Old Man and the Sea - A story of survival at sea, echoing the themes of resilience found in naval films.
- The Terror - Combining horror with the theme of naval exploration in a historical context.
- The Atlantic Chart - An adventure series exploring naval expeditions and historical maritime events.
- The Boys in Company C - A Vietnam War film that depicts the experiences of soldiers in a combat setting.
- Tales of the Unexpected - Anthological series with stories featuring unexpected conflicts and themes of survival.
- Men in War - Focuses on a group of soldiers in combat, emphasizing military themes akin to naval ones.
- Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World - Shows naval warfare during the Napoleonic Wars with an emphasis on ship life.
- The Wind and the Lion - A significant historical narrative set against the backdrop of intrigue involving naval powers.
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Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to World War II in Colour List
- The World at War - A comprehensive documentary series covering World War II with in-depth interviews and historical footage.
- Band of Brothers - A dramatized mini-series about a group of American soldiers during World War II, showcasing combat and camaraderie.
- Ken Burns: The War - A documentary series exploring the American experience of World War II through personal accounts and historical context.
- Apocalypse: The Second World War - A French documentary series that uses colorized archival footage to depict the events of World War II.
- World War II in HD - A historical documentary series featuring colorized footage and personal stories from the World War II era.
- The Holocaust - A documentary series that explores the horrific events of the Holocaust during World War II with survivor testimonials.
- They Shall Not Grow Old - A documentary that uses restored and colorized footage to offer insights into the experiences of soldiers in World War I, providing context for World War II.
- WWII in Color: Road to Victory - A follow-up to World War II in Colour, featuring more colorized footage and focusing on key battles and events.
- The Greatest Events of World War II in Colour - A series that recounts major events of World War II with restored color footage for a vivid historical perspective.
- The War - A PBS series by Ken Burns that discusses the impact of World War II on American society through various narratives.
- World War II: The Complete History - A documentary that provides a detailed narrative of World War II, including key battles and strategies.
- Victory At Sea - A documentary series focusing on naval warfare in World War II, featuring archival footage and expert commentary.
- Into the Storm: A Journey with the New York Times - A documentary that chronicles World War II through the lens of journalism and reporting.
- Operation Pacific - A war film that portrays naval operations in the Pacific during World War II.
- The Longest Day - A classic war film that dramatizes the D-Day invasion through the perspectives of multiple characters and nations.
- Saving Private Ryan - A highly acclaimed World War II film focusing on the American experience during the Normandy invasion.
- Flags of Our Fathers - A film that explores the Battle of Iwo Jima and the iconic flag-raising moment, delving into its historical significance.
- The Thin Red Line - A war drama depicting the conflict at Guadalcanal and the psychological impact of war on soldiers.
- Das Boot - A gripping war film that follows a German U-boat crew during World War II, exploring the challenges of submarine warfare.
- Schindler's List - A powerful film that tells the story of Oskar Schindler, who saved over a thousand Jews during the Holocaust.
- The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas - A poignant story set during World War II, exploring the innocence of childhood against the backdrop of the Holocaust.
- Band of Brothers: We Stand Alone Together - A companion documentary to the mini-series Band of Brothers featuring interviews with the actual veterans.
- Unbroken - A biographical war film that chronicles the life of Louis Zamperini, a former Olympic athlete who survived World War II.
- Men of Honor - A film depicting the challenges faced by one of the U.S. Navy's first black divers, set during and after World War II.
- Fury - A war film that follows a tank crew in the final days of World War II in Europe, highlighting the brutality of warfare.
- The Pianist - A film based on the autobiography of a Jewish pianist who struggles to survive in Warsaw during World War II.
- Pearl Harbor - A romantic drama centered around the events of the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath during World War II.
- A Bridge Too Far - A historical war film chronicling Operation Market Garden, showcasing the complexity of the Allied campaign.
- The Imitation Game - A biographical drama that highlights the efforts of Alan Turing in breaking the Enigma code during World War II.
- Dunkirk - A gripping war film that portrays the evacuation of British soldiers from Dunkirk during World War II.
- Bridge of Spies - A historical drama based on the true story of a lawyer negotiating the swap of spies during the Cold War, with roots in WWII.
- The Siege of Jadotville - A historical drama based on a real-life siege involving Irish soldiers during a UN peacekeeping mission in the Congo, tied to post-WWII contexts.
- The Caine Mutiny - A classic war film that delves into a mutiny against a captain aboard a U.S. Navy ship during WWII.
- Bomber Crew - A strategic simulation game loosely inspired by the experiences of bomber crews during World War II.
- The Bridge on the River Kwai - A film depicting the construction of a bridge by POWs during WWII, exploring themes of honor and bravery.
- Shutter Island - While not directly about WWII, it features themes of trauma and madness in the wake of war, with a post-war setting.
- The Abyss - A science fiction film that, while set underwater, reflects on human conflicts and the consequences of war.
- Captain America: The First Avenger - A superhero film set during WWII, featuring themes of heroism and the fight against fascism.
- Hacksaw Ridge - A biographical war film centering on a medic who served in the Battle of Okinawa during WWII, emphasizing courage and morality.
- The 9th Company - A Russian war film that tells the story of a Soviet company in the Afghan War, touching on themes rooted in WWII.
- Where Eagles Dare - A classic war film about an Allied mission in the mountains of WWII, blending action and espionage.
- Allied - A romantic thriller set during WWII, following spies and their complex relationships amidst wartime dangers.
- The Thin Blue Line - A documentary that explores the conviction of an innocent man, showcasing investigative techniques applicable to history.
- War Horse - A film that tells the story of a young man's bond with a horse amidst the backdrop of World War I, comparable to WWII narratives.
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