Destination Tokyo
Seen it?1943 | 135 min | War, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
A mixed bag with no real highs. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Bridge on the River Kwai or Greyhound, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 15 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
During World War II, Captain Cassidy and his crew of submariners are ordered into Tokyo Bay on a secret mission. They are to gather information in advance of the planned bombing of Tokyo. Along the way, the crew learn about each other as they face the enemy and some of them lose their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
67% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$5 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 34K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Delmer Daves
- Cary GrantCaptain Cassidy
- John GarfieldWolf
- Alan Hale'Cookie' Wainwright
- John RidgelyReserve Officer Raymond
- Dane ClarkTin Can
- Warner AndersonAndy
- William PrincePills
- Robert HuttonTommy Adams
- Tom TullyMike Conners
- Faye EmersonMrs. Cassidy