Overview
A top-secret Soviet spy satellite -- using stolen Western technology -- malfunctions and then goes into a descent that lands it near an isolated Arctic research encampment called Ice Station Zebra, belonging to the British, which starts sending out distress signals before falling silent. The atomic submarine Tigerfish, commanded by Cmdr. James Ferraday (Rock Hudson), is dispatched to save them.
MovieMagicScore Overview
Auto-generatedJohn Sturges directs this 1968 action, adventure, and thriller set at the height of Cold War tension, as an atomic submarine races to a remote Arctic research station after a downed spy satellite triggers an international scramble. The story trades on espionage, mistrust, and looming confrontation in a frozen, isolated setting. The tone is suspenseful and methodical, building dread through secrecy and stakes. It suits fans of classic Cold War thrillers and submarine adventures. The film holds a MagicMovieScore of 6.3.
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Top Cast
Rock Hudson
Cdr. James Ferraday
Ernest Borgnine
Boris Vaslov
Patrick McGoohan
David Jones
Jim Brown
Capt. Leslie Anders
Tony Bill
Lt. Russell Walker
Alf Kjellin
Col. Ostrovsky
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Lt. Cdr. Bob Raeburn
Ted Hartley
Lt. Jonathan Hansen
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Movie Info
Release Date
April 4, 1968
Runtime
2h 29m
Genres
Action, Adventure, Thriller
Director