Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
The plot of this movie is built around a Greek father and son team who dive off
the coast of Florida. The intense rivalry between the Greek and American sponge
fisherman for the sponges that can be gleaned off the coast of Florida fuels the
plot.
After Mike and Tony Petrakis are robbed by crooks, the Rhys
brothers, Mike decides they will travel to the 12 mile reef to dive for more
sponges.
There is only one problem with this; however.
The reef is known to be
particularly dangerous and Mike suffers a fatal accident after falling from a
reef. This leaves Tony to continue running the business. At this point, Tony
becomes torn between the intense love and devotion he feels for the beautiful
Gwyneth (Terry Moore). His feelings are further divided over his intense
anti-American sentiments.
The movie was directed by Robert d. Webb and filmed in Tarpon Springs, Florida;
featuring beautiful videography.
This was the first film to include underwater
scenes.
This was the third production ever by Cinemascope, who presented the
challenge of including underwater scenes quite successfully. The gorgeous world
beneath the blue depths and the intense rivalry between sponge farmers, that at
times could prove to be fatal, is showcased wonderfully.
The underwater shots in the film are absolutely breathtaking, adding to this already absorbing tale.
The romantic angle of the movie is presented cleverly, with unusual narrative
and endearing performances that you are sure to remember.
Actors: Terry Moore, Robert Wagner, Gilbert Roland
Run time: 1:41:08 hrs
File size: 557.8 Mb
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