Question 1

Why did American submarines never enter Tokyo Bay during WWII?

Accepted Answer

Tokyo Bay was too shallow and narrow for safe submarine operations; its average depth of 130 feet was insufficient for combat, and periscope depth of 60 feet made subs visible from aircraft.

Question 2

How fast could a WWII submarine actually dive compared to movie depictions?

Accepted Answer

Crews practiced to reach periscope depth (60 feet) in about 45-50 seconds. There was no 'crash dive' — every dive was performed as quickly as possible for combat readiness.

Question 3

What is the possible real-life reference behind the character Archer 'Archie' Sloan?

Accepted Answer

His name may reference the U.S.S. Archerfish, which sank the Japanese super-carrier Shinano in 1944, the largest warship ever sunk by a submarine.

Question 4

Which actor insisted on being filmed only from the left side in Torpedo Run?

Accepted Answer

Glenn Ford, like some actresses, favored being photographed from the left side and was lit from the right throughout the film.

Question 5

What was the box office result of Torpedo Run for MGM?

Accepted Answer

The film failed at the box office, resulting in a loss of $195,000 for MGM according to studio records.

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