The Secret of the Purple Reef
Synopsis
When a man mysteriously vanishes on his ship in the Caribbean, his two brothers journey there to investigate his disappearance.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 11, 1960
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Witney
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Yablonsky
- Original Score
- Buddy Bregman
- Original Title
- The Secret of the Purple Reef
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Associated Producers (API)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Witney
Harold Yablonsky, Dorothy Cottrell
Buddy Bregman
Kay Norton
Peter C. Johnson
Gene Corman
Department Leadership Roster
William Witney
Director
Harold Yablonsky
Screenplay
Peter C. Johnson
Editor
Kay Norton
Director of Photography
Buddy Bregman
Original Music Composer
Gene Corman
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Secret of the Purple Reef.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Secret of the Purple Reef.
list4
Similar Titles to The Secret of the Purple Reef
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
6.4
7.0
7.0
8.3
8.7
7.4
8.1
6.0
6.8
6.6
7.0
6.9
7.1
7.4
7.0
7.9
6.6
6.6
6.2
7.1
More Like The Secret of the Purple Reef
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Secret of the Purple Reef
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Secret of the Purple Reef about?
When a man mysteriously vanishes on his ship in the Caribbean, his two brothers journey there to investigate his disappearance.
Who directed The Secret of the Purple Reef?
The Secret of the Purple Reef was directed by William Witney.
Who stars in The Secret of the Purple Reef?
The principal cast of The Secret of the Purple Reef includes Jeff Richards, Richard Chamberlain, Margia Dean, Peter Falk, Terence de Marney.
When was The Secret of the Purple Reef released and how long is it?
The Secret of the Purple Reef was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Secret of the Purple Reef?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Secret of the Purple Reef was composed by Buddy Bregman.
Is The Secret of the Purple Reef based on a book or true story?
The Secret of the Purple Reef is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dorothy Cottrell".