The Commander of the Lucky 'Pike'(1973)

The Commander of the Lucky 'Pike' is a 1942 Soviet war film set in the Polar region as German forces advance toward Murmansk. Captain Aleksei Strogov commands the submarine Sch-721, a vessel with a reputation for miraculous escapes. Strogov develops an unconventional tactic for torpedo attacks without using the periscope, earning skepticism from both peers and superiors. When the Lucky Pike must rescue the crew of another Soviet submarine stranded on the seabed with dwindling oxygen, Strogov executes a daring operation. His heroism comes at a devastating cost, culminating in a sacrifice that defines his legacy as a naval commander.