PRIDE RUNS DEEP 1978 BALLISTIC MISSILE & ATTACK SUBMARINES U.S. NAVY FILM GROTON 46644

Narrated by Alexander Scourby and directed by Lt. Frank Peele and written by Peele and Robert Sibley, this 1978 U.S. Navy film, “Pride Runs Deep“ was produced on behalf of the Chief of Naval Operations. It presents an in-depth look at the life of a submariner, from missile and torpedo exercises, to mess and recreation. It explains in great detail the difference between fast attack submarines and Polaris ballistic missile submarines. The film was formally called SITREP 13, with “sitrep“ defined as “a report on the current military situation in a particular area.“ Opening titles: Pride Runs Deep (over numerous submarine images) (:08-:55). Children run and hug their father inside of the Charleston airport. Women and men say goodbye as the men, U.S. Navy submarine crew, prepare to leave for their assignments. The men hold their luggage and board a Pan Am Jet. The jet takes off bound for Holy Loch, Scotland. The men talk about their experiences and leaving their loved ones. The plane touches down at Prestwick. Th