

The Bedford Incident (1965)
Overview
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.
Where to watch The Bedford Incident
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube Free | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Bedford Incident in 41 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Bedford Incident about?
During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point. The Bedford Incident is a Drama, Thriller, War movie, released on 1965-10-11, runtime 102 minutes.
Is The Bedford Incident worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Bedford Incident 7.0 out of 10 from 101 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Bedford Incident?
In the United States, The Bedford Incident is free to watch on YouTube Free and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
James B. Harris
Cast
- Richard Widmark as Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
- Sidney Poitier as Ben Munceford
- James MacArthur as Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
- Martin Balsam as Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
- Wally Cox as Seaman Merlin Queffle
- Eric Portman as Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
- Michael Kane as Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
- Gary Cockrell as Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
- Phil Brown as Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
- Brian Davies as Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
- Paul Carson as Seaman 1st Class - Communications
- Ed Bishop as Lieutenant Hacker U.S.N. - Communications
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Sources
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