A hardened cold-warrior captain of the USS Bedford, played by Richard Widmark, is on a routine patrol when a Soviet submarine is discovered. As the captain pursues the enemy, a reporter, played by Sidney Poitier, gets an unexpected glimpse into the intense and grueling world of naval warfare.
The Bedford Incident
A US naval captain relentlessly pursues a Soviet submarine that has strayed into his country's waters, but his unwavering resolve may ultimately lead to catastrophic consequences.