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Beneath the 12-Mile Reef (1953)

Movie ★ 6.0 102 min

Adventure Drama

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.

A.I. Bezzerides Writer Robert D. Webb Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 2, 1953
Runtime
102 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0045551
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Cast

Robert Wagner Robert Wagner Tony Petrakis Terry Moore Terry Moore Gwyneth Rhys Gilbert Roland Gilbert Roland Mike Petrakis J. Carrol Naish J. Carrol Naish Socrates Houlis Richard Boone Richard Boone Thomas Rhys Angela Clarke Angela Clarke Mama Petrakis Peter Graves Peter Graves Arnold Dix Jay Novello Jay Novello Sinan Jacques Aubuchon Jacques Aubuchon Demetrios Sofotes Gloria Gordon Gloria Gordon Penny Petrakis Harry Carey, Jr. Harry Carey, Jr. Griff Rhys Rock Hudson Rock Hudson Narrator (uncredited) Jack English Doctor (uncredited) William Johnstone William Johnstone Crewman of 'Snapper' (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Beneath the 12-Mile Reef about?
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.
Who directed Beneath the 12-Mile Reef?
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef was directed by Robert D. Webb.
Who stars in Beneath the 12-Mile Reef?
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef stars Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland, J. Carrol Naish.
When was Beneath the 12-Mile Reef released?
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef is a 1953 adventure, drama film.
Where can I watch Beneath the 12-Mile Reef?
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