A hardened cold-warrior and captain of a US destroyer, Richard Widmark, embarks on a routine patrol with a reporter, Sidney Poitier, on board. However, their journey takes a dramatic turn when they encounter a Soviet submarine and the captain's relentless pursuit puts his crew to the test, leading to a gripping and intense climax.
The Bedford Incident
A US naval captain's relentless pursuit of a wayward Soviet submarine sets him on a perilous path towards catastrophe.
