King of the Coral Sea
Synopsis
A body is found floating in the Torres Strait and pearler Ted King is asked to investigate. He discovers the murder is connected to a people smuggling ring and involves one of his men, Yusep. He is helped by Peter Merriman, the playboy owner of King's company who romances King's daughter Rusty. Yusep kidnaps Rusty but Merriman and King rescue her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Robinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Chips Rafferty, Lee Robinson
- Original Score
- Wilbur Sampson
- Original Title
- King of the Coral Sea
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Southern Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Robinson
Chips Rafferty, Lee Robinson
Wilbur Sampson
Ross Wood
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Robinson
Director
Chips Rafferty
Writer
Lee Robinson
Writer
Wilbur Sampson
Original Music Composer
Ross Wood
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About King of the Coral Sea
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What is King of the Coral Sea about?
A body is found floating in the Torres Strait and pearler Ted King is asked to investigate. He discovers the murder is connected to a people smuggling ring and involves one of his men, Yusep. He is helped by Peter Merriman, the playboy owner of King's company who romances King's daughter Rusty. Yusep kidnaps Rusty but Merriman and King rescue her.
Who directed King of the Coral Sea?
King of the Coral Sea was directed by Lee Robinson.
Who stars in King of the Coral Sea?
The principal cast of King of the Coral Sea includes Chips Rafferty, Ilma Adey, Rod Taylor, Reg Lye, Charles Tingwell.
When was King of the Coral Sea released and how long is it?
King of the Coral Sea was released in 1954 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for King of the Coral Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for King of the Coral Sea was composed by Wilbur Sampson.