RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP (1958): 20 WEIRD Facts You Never Knew

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🤯 20 SHOCKING Facts About RUN SILENT, RUN DEEP (1958) You Never Knew | The Submarine Feud Run Silent, Run Deep (1958) is a taut, claustrophobic WWII submarine thriller, famous for being the only time cinematic titans Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster appeared together on screen. But the battle between the two stars behind the scenes was almost as intense as the hunt for the Japanese destroyer, Akikaza! In this video, we man the torpedo tubes to uncover 20 shocking facts and hidden secrets about the making of this classic naval epic. Inside this video, we expose the shocking truth behind: 💥 The Real-Life Feud: The intense rivalry between Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster—two of Hollywood's biggest egos—was so bad that they reportedly never spoke to each other off-camera, communicating only through the director. ⚓️ Gable’s Final War Film: This was Clark Gable’s last war film and, ironically, the only one he made after his actual service in WWII, during which he flew combat missions and earned an Air Medal. 🚢 The Real Submarine: The film was shot almost entirely on an actual WWII fleet submarine, the USS Redfish, which added a punishing level of realism and claustrophobia for the actors. 💦 The Near-Drowning: During a crucial scene in the confined submarine set, one actor nearly drowned after a tank of water unexpectedly burst, flooding the compartment where he was trapped. 💰 The Actor’s Cut: Burt Lancaster wasn't just the co-star; he was also the co-producer, and he reportedly cut several of Clark Gable’s lines to give himself better screen time. 🗣️ The “A-List” Director: Director Robert Wise would go on to direct two of the biggest classics of the decade—West Side Story and The Sound of Music—giving Run Silent, Run Deep an unlikely, high-caliber pedigree. 👶 The Newcomer: This was the first major film role for the future star of Star Trek, Jack Klugman, who plays the sonar man (and later played Oscar Madison in The Odd Couple). If you are a fan of classic WWII films, submarine thrillers, or the dramatic history of Old Hollywood rivalries, this deep dive into Run Silent, Run Deep is essential viewing! 👍 Hit the LIKE button if you hear the ping! 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more shocking facts about cinematic masterpieces! #RunSilentRunDeep #ClarkGable #BurtLancaster #WWII #SubmarineMovie #MovieTrivia #ShockingFacts #ClassicFilm #RobertWise #HollywoodSecrets #JackKlugman #1958Movie #NavalEpic