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Release Year1953
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama
Votes35
DirectorRobert D. Webb
WritersA.I. Bezzerides
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsBeneath the 12-Mile Reef
About Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
Mike and Tony Petrakis are a Greek father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of Florida. After they are robbed by crooks, Arnold and the Rhys brothers, Mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12-mile reef to dive for more sponges. Mike suffers a fatal accident when he falls from the reef leaving Tony to carry on the business. But now he has a companion, Gwyneth Rhys.
Directed by Robert D. Webb, Beneath the 12-Mile Reef leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1953.
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