The Deep
Synopsis
An unfinished feature film directed by Orson Welles and based on Charles Williams’s Dead Calm (1963), filmed between 1966 and 1969 off the Yugoslav coast. Starring Welles, Jeanne Moreau, and Laurence Harvey, the project follows a newlywed couple whose yacht voyage becomes a psychological thriller after encountering a drifting vessel. The film remains incomplete, with missing scenes, unfinished sound, and surviving only in workprint form.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmmuseum München (workprint version)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Orson Welles
- Screenplay & Story
- Orson Welles
- Original Score
- François Rabbath
- Original Title
- The Deep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Orson Welles
Orson Welles, Charles Williams
François Rabbath
Ivica Rajković, Willy Kurant
Orson Welles
Department Leadership Roster
Ivica Rajković
Director of Photography
François Rabbath
Original Music Composer
Orson Welles
Producer
Orson Welles
Director
Willy Kurant
Director of Photography
Orson Welles
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Deep.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Deep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Deep about?
An unfinished feature film directed by Orson Welles and based on Charles Williams’s Dead Calm (1963), filmed between 1966 and 1969 off the Yugoslav coast. Starring Welles, Jeanne Moreau, and Laurence Harvey, the project follows a newlywed couple whose yacht voyage becomes a psychological thriller after encountering a drifting vessel. The film remains incomplete, with missing scenes, unfinished sound, and surviving only in workprint form.
Who directed The Deep?
The Deep was directed by Orson Welles.
Who stars in The Deep?
The principal cast of The Deep includes Michael Bryant, Oja Kodar, Laurence Harvey, Jeanne Moreau, Orson Welles.
When was The Deep released and how long is it?
The Deep was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Deep was composed by François Rabbath.
Is The Deep based on a book or true story?
The Deep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Charles Williams".