A rising star in the US Navy, Commander Miles Sheffield leads his first command mission aboard a nuclear submarine, the Lansing. However, a failed Korean nuclear missile causes a disastrous explosion, knocking out communication systems and leaving the crew in a precarious situation. As Sheffield's rivals plot a mutiny, fearing his inexperience and unwillingness to man battle stations, his loyal supporters must act quickly to regain control and prevent a catastrophic outcome.
Danger Beneath the Sea
A submarine commander is faced with a moral dilemma when he's ordered to launch a nuclear attack, prompting him to question the true motives behind the command and confront his own sense of responsibility.