The Deep Blue Sea
“Trapped between infidelity and the deep blue sea!”
Synopsis
A woman is unhappy in her marriage to a boring, stiff judge, so she takes up with a wild-living RAF pilot, who ends up being more than she can handle.
Top Cast
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Vivien Leigh
Hester Collyer
Kenneth More
Freddie Page
Eric Portman
Miller
Emlyn Williams
Sir William Collyer
Moira Lister
Dawn Maxwell
Arthur Hill
Jackie Jackson
Dandy Nichols
Mrs. Elton
Alec McCowen
Ken Thompson
Jimmy Hanley
Dicer Durston
Heather Thatcher
Lady Dawson
Bill Shine
Golfer
Brian Oulton
Drunk
Sidney James
Man outside bar
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anatole Litvak
- Screenplay & Story
- Terence Rattigan
- Original Score
- Malcolm Arnold
- Original Title
- The Deep Blue Sea
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anatole Litvak
Terence Rattigan
Malcolm Arnold
Jack Hildyard
Bert Bates
Anatole Litvak
Department Leadership Roster
Anatole Litvak
Director
Terence Rattigan
Screenplay
Anatole Litvak
Producer
Malcolm Arnold
Original Music Composer
Jack Hildyard
Director of Photography
Bert Bates
Editor
Vincent Korda
Production Design
Anna Duse
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deep Blue Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deep Blue Sea about?
A woman is unhappy in her marriage to a boring, stiff judge, so she takes up with a wild-living RAF pilot, who ends up being more than she can handle.
Who directed The Deep Blue Sea?
The Deep Blue Sea was directed by Anatole Litvak.
Who stars in The Deep Blue Sea?
The principal cast of The Deep Blue Sea includes Vivien Leigh, Kenneth More, Eric Portman, Emlyn Williams, Moira Lister.
When was The Deep Blue Sea released and how long is it?
The Deep Blue Sea was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deep Blue Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deep Blue Sea was composed by Malcolm Arnold.