Assault on a Queen

Assault on a Queen

Year: 1966

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: English

Director: Jack Donohue

CrimeAdventureThriller

An audacious crew salvages a sunken World War II German U‑boat, refits it, and plots an elaborate heist: using the submarine to stealthily approach the RMS Queen Mary in the mid‑Atlantic and commandeer the lavish liner on the high seas.

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Timeline & Setting – Assault on a Queen (1966)

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Time period

Mid-1960s

Set in the mid-1960s, the film blends postwar criminal schemes with the era’s glamorous ocean liners. The mood is tense as criminals improvise a high-stakes heist on a ship while war memories linger. A Coast Guard response and naval maneuvering anchor the chase in this period.

Location

Bahamas, RMS Queen Mary, Atlantic Ocean

The story unfolds on and around the luxury RMS Queen Mary during an Atlantic crossing. The Bahamas provide the initial backdrop where a recovered German submarine is retrieved. The core action shifts between the ship and the sea, with the submarine’s concealed plans looming above the public rooms of the liner.

🏝️ Bahamas 🚢 Ocean liner setting 🧭 Transatlantic voyage

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Main Characters – Assault on a Queen (1966)

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Mark Brittain (Frank Sinatra)

A wealthy, daring organizer who orchestrates the heist and returns the submarine to service. He is confident and pragmatic, willing to take big risks to secure the payoff. His leadership is coupled with a keen sense for timing and leverage.

🎭 Charismatic mastermind 🧭 Resourceful 🗺️ Planner

Linc Langley

Brittain’s partner, a capable diver who helps execute the plan with steady, loyal pragmatism. He navigates danger with a calm, practical approach and shows loyalty even when the plan goes awry.

🧭 Loyal ally 🚢 Maritime expert 🗺️ Steady presence

Vic Rossiter

A wealthy partner whose ambition and volatility push the crew toward violence. He is bold and reckless, quick to threaten, yet his fate hints at the consequences of unchecked greed.

💥 Hot-tempered 🧭 Impulsive 💎 Greedy

Eric Lauffnauer

A former U-boat officer who masterminds the technical aspects of the heist. He uses his technical prowess and calculating mindset to push the plan forward, often clashing with Brittain.

🧭 Technical genius ⚔️ Calculating 🗡️ Ruthless

Rosa Lucchesi

Wealthy partner driven by the lure of riches and power. Her cold, strategic mind partners with the others to push the scheme ahead, displaying resolve even in dangerous moments.

💎 Wealth-driven 🕵️‍♀️ Calculating 🧭 Strategic

Tony Moreno

A war hero and engine expert who joins the crew’s plan. His competence is matched by a stubborn streak, and his involvement heightens the film’s tension as loyalties shift.

🧭 Engine expert 🗺️ Tactical 🗡️ Loyal yet conflicted

Trench

A member of the gang, involved in the operation and its perilous execution. He contributes to the escalating danger and the film’s volatile dynamics.

💣 Gang member 🧭 Opportunist 🗺️ Unpredictable

Captain

The ship’s captain who faces the crew’s threat with authority and restraint. His decisions amid coercion shape the crew’s response and the plot’s direction.

👨‍✈️ Ship captain 🛡️ Authority under pressure 🌀 Calm under crisis

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Major Themes – Assault on a Queen (1966)

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💰 Greed

Greed drives Rosa Lucchesi, Vic Rossiter, and their disguises as they plot to seize cash aboard the Queen Mary. The lure of wealth eclipses loyalty and justice as plans unfold. The heist exposes how far people will go when money is at stake.

🎭 Deception

Disguises as British submarine officers create a web of lies that masks true intentions. Characters bluff their way through authority, while trust frays among the crew and criminals alike. The tension hinges on whether appearances can coexist with real motives.

⚓ Nautical thriller

The setting aboard a liner under threat creates a claustrophobic, sea-bound chase. The Atlantic backdrop and submarine maneuvering escalate peril and suspense. The final reckoning comes from a mix of ingenuity, risk, and a sudden turn of violence at sea.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 19:31

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