The Bedford Incident
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The Bedford Incident

Best from age 12 · PG · 1965 · 102 min

The Bedford Incident

During the Cold War, a US destroyer captain discovers a Soviet submarine and begins a relentless, tense pursuit, pushing his crew and himself to the brink. A reporter on board witnesses the escalating confrontation at sea. The film explores the psychological toll of Cold War tensions and the risks of unchecked authority.

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What's in it

0 = none · 10 = intense

Violence & peril

Moderate

3/10

Language

Mild

2/10

Drinking, drugs & smoking

Mild

1/10

Romance & sensuality

None

0/10

Scary moments

Strong

6/10

Heads up

  • Intense psychological tension
  • Implied threat of nuclear war
  • Sudden, catastrophic ending

Models well

  • The dangers of obsession
  • The importance of caution
  • The impact of leadership

Talk about it after

  • The Cold War and its political climate
  • The psychological toll of command
  • The risks of escalating conflict
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TRAILER - The Bedford Incident (1965)