Behind the Door

Behind the Door

Vengeance! Deep as the Ocean!

NR 1919 · 73 min · ★ 7.0 · Drama, War, Romance

Oscar Krug is looked upon with suspicion by his neighbors because of his German name. When the US is drawn into the war with Germany, he enlists and travels the seas with his wife, Alice Morse. During a submarine attack Alice is snatched from Krug's side by a German officer. Krug now lives to have his revenge, and when the opportunity presents itself, he will have it.

Directed by Irvin Willat · Written by Luther Reed

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