History,Action,War
United Kingdom
The Silent Enemy is a 1958 British war film directed by William Fairchild. The film is based on true events that took place during the Second World War when Axis forces started using frogmen and manned torpedoes to carry out attacks on Allied harbours and ships in the Mediterranean. The story of the film focuses on the Allied response to this threat and how they managed to find an answer in the form of Lt. Lionel "Buster" Crabb.
Lt. Crabb, played by Laurence Harvey, is a Royal Navy diver who is tasked with developing a secret weapon to counter the Axis frogmen. He comes up with the idea of using human torpedoes, which he calls 'Chariots', to sneak into enemy harbours and destroy their ships. With the help of a team of divers, Crabb begins testing his Chariots in preparation for an imminent attack by the Axis forces.
As the battle rages on, Crabb's Chariots prove to be a formidable weapon against the enemy frogmen. However, things take a turn for the worse when Crabb himself goes missing during a mission. The film then becomes a tense drama as the Royal Navy launches a desperate search to find their missing hero and bring him home.
The Silent Enemy is a gripping tale of bravery and heroism set against the backdrop of one of the most critical battles of the Second World War. The film features stunning underwater scenes, shot on location in Malta, and performances from a talented cast that brings the story to life with intensity and emotion.
