During a routine patrol, a reporter is given permission to interview a hardened cold-war warrior and captain of the American destroyer USS Bedford. The reporter gets more than he bargained for when the Bedford discovers a Soviet sub and the captain begins a relentless pursuit, pushing his crew to breaking point.

Richard Widmarkas Captain Eric Finlander, U.S.N.
Sidney Poitieras Ben Munceford
James MacArthuras Ensign Ralston, U.S.N.
Martin Balsamas Lieut Cmdr. Chester Potter, M.D., U.S.N.
Wally Coxas Seaman Merlin Queffle
Eric Portmanas Commodore Wolfgang Schrepke, Deutsche Marine
Michael Kaneas Commander Allison Executive Officer - Bridge
Gary Cockrellas Lieutenant Bascombe U.S.N. - C.I.C.
Phil Brownas Chief Hospitalman Mckinley - Sick Bay
Brian Daviesas Lieutenant Beckman U.S.N. - Communications
Gilbert Taylor