It’s an extraordinary story centering on characters typically portrayed as villains. Most films set during World War II focus on Allied soldiers operating behind enemy lines, but this one presents a striking contrast. Here, the narrative follows six German U-boat survivors stranded and pursued within enemy territory. There's so much to admire about this film that it would require extensive explanation. It’s ev…

This is an unusual war film for several reasons. The story centers on a group of Nazi submariners who are attacking ships in the North Atlantic when their vessel is sunk off the coast of Canada. The surviving crew—headed by Eric Portman in a strange role—seizes control of a Hudson's Bay Company trading post, which is normally visited by Laurence Olivier, who is French-Canadian, and Finlay Currie, a stern Scottish man…