Torpedo Boat

Torpedo Boat

Fighting Thrill Saga of the Heroes of the Fleet!

1942 · 70 min · ★ 7.5 · War, Action, Drama

Richard Arlen and Phil Terry star as Skimmer and Tommy, two lifelong buddies who've invented a lightweight, high-speed torpedo boat (hence the title). Their copacetic business relationship is strained when nightclub singer Grace Holman (Jean Parker), having been jilted by Skimmer, marries Tommy on the rebound.

Directed by John Rawlins · Written by Paul Franklin

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