Duration
125 minutes
Quick Summary
Cold War thriller, starring Richard Widmark
About This Program
The ruthless captain of a US destroyer develops an obsession with tracking down a Russian submarine. As he drives his men harder, he fails to anticipate the consequences of his actions - leading to a fatal mistake. Cold War thriller, starring Richard Widmark, Sidney Poitier, Martin Balsam, Wally Cox, Eric Portman and Donald Sutherland
The Bedford Incident broadcasts on Film4 HD at 2:50pm, Tuesday, 6 January 2026. (Subtitles)
Channel Numbers:
Sky HD313Sky855Virgin428
Production Details
Year1965
Runtime98 mins
DirectorJames B Harris
Cast & Crew
JB
James B HarrisDirector
SP
Sidney Poitieras Ben Munceford
MB
Martin Balsamas Lt Cdr Chester Potter
PB
Phil Brownas Chief Pharmacist Mate McKinley
WC
Wally Coxas Sonar operator
EP
Eric Portmanas Cdr Wolfgang Schrepke
RW
Richard Widmarkas Capt Eric Finlander
JM
James McArthuras Ensign Ralston
DS
Donald Sutherlandas Pharmacist's mate
MK
Michael Kaneas Cdr Allison
