
Above Us the Waves
Their Orders...Sink the Tirpitz!
Directed by Ralph Thomas
Produced by London Independent Producers
A tense, procedural war film about a daring commando mission to destroy an enemy battleship, balancing tactical ingenuity with the human cost of wartime operations.
In World War II, the greatest threat to the British navy is the German battleship Tirpitz. While anchored in a Norwegian fjord, it is impossible to attack by conventional means, so a plan is hatched for a special commando unit to attack it, using midget submarines to plant underwater explosives.
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Is Above Us the Waves sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Does Above Us the Waves end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Above Us the Waves scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Above Us the Waves violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is Above Us the Waves easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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