Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
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Synopsis
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.
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Beneath The 12-Mile Reef ≣ 1953 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-17
Top Cast
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Robert Wagner
Tony Petrakis
Terry Moore
Gwyneth Rhys
Gilbert Roland
Mike Petrakis
J. Carrol Naish
Socrates Houlis
Richard Boone
Thomas Rhys
Angela Clarke
Mama Petrakis
Peter Graves
Arnold Dix
Jay Novello
Sinan
Jacques Aubuchon
Demetrios Sofotes
Gloria Gordon
Penny Petrakis
Harry Carey Jr.
Griff Rhys
Rock Hudson
Narrator (uncredited)
Jack English
Doctor (uncredited)
William Johnstone
Crewman of 'Snapper' (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 2, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert D. Webb
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert D. Webb
A.I. Bezzerides
Bernard Herrmann
Edward Cronjager
William Reynolds
Robert Bassler, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
A.I. Bezzerides
Writer
Robert Bassler
Producer
Edward Cronjager
Director of Photography
William Reynolds
Editor
Robert D. Webb
Director
Dorothy Jeakins
Costume Design
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Beneath the 12-Mile Reef
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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?
The principal cast of Beneath the 12-Mile Reef includes Robert Wagner, Terry Moore, Gilbert Roland, J. Carrol Naish, Richard Boone.
When was Beneath the 12-Mile Reef released and how long is it?
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Beneath the 12-Mile Reef?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Beneath the 12-Mile Reef was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Beneath the 12-Mile Reef?
Beneath the 12-Mile Reef holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).