The Red Sea Diving Resort
“In the 1980s one partnership saved thousands of lives”
Synopsis
Sudan, East Africa, 1980. A team of Israeli Mossad agents plans to rescue and transfer thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To do so, and to avoid raising suspicions from the inquisitive and ruthless authorities, they establish as a cover a fake diving resort by the Red Sea.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-16
Top Cast
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Chris Evans
Ari Levinson
Haley Bennett
Rachel Reiter
Alessandro Nivola
Sammy Navon
Michael Kenneth Williams
Kabede Bimro
Michiel Huisman
Jacob 'Jake' Wolf
Alex Hassell
Max Rose
Mark Ivanir
Mossad Chief Barack Isaacs
Chris Chalk
Colonel Abdel Ahmed
Greg Kinnear
Walton Bowen
Ben Kingsley
Ethan Levin
Mbulelo Grootboom
Ethiopian Rebel Commander
Sizo Mahlangu
Ethiopian Rebel Soldier
Masasa Mbangeni
Mother
Setlhabi Jacob Taunyane
Grandfather
Ditebogo Ledwaba
Daughter
Motsi Tekateka
Father
Reabetswe Modiga
Tespha
Taye Tagese Leimango
Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
San Francisco Jewish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 31, 2019
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gideon Raff
- Screenplay & Story
- Gideon Raff
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- The Red Sea Diving Resort
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English, Arabic
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Bron Studios, EMJAG Productions, G. Raff Productions, Creative Wealth Media Finance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gideon Raff
Gideon Raff
Mychael Danna
Roberto Schaefer
Tim Squyres
Alex Lebovici, Gideon Raff, Aaron L. Gilbert, Alexandra Milchan
Department Leadership Roster
Gideon Raff
Director
Gideon Raff
Producer
Roberto Schaefer
Director of Photography
Mychael Danna
Original Music Composer
Tim Squyres
Editor
Aaron L. Gilbert
Producer
Alexandra Milchan
Producer
Jeff Mann
Production Design
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Neil McClean
Costume Design
Gideon Raff
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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What is The Red Sea Diving Resort about?
Sudan, East Africa, 1980. A team of Israeli Mossad agents plans to rescue and transfer thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To do so, and to avoid raising suspicions from the inquisitive and ruthless authorities, they establish as a cover a fake diving resort by the Red Sea.
Who directed The Red Sea Diving Resort?
The Red Sea Diving Resort was directed by Gideon Raff.
Who stars in The Red Sea Diving Resort?
The principal cast of The Red Sea Diving Resort includes Chris Evans, Haley Bennett, Alessandro Nivola, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michiel Huisman.
When was The Red Sea Diving Resort released and how long is it?
The Red Sea Diving Resort was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Red Sea Diving Resort?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Red Sea Diving Resort was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Red Sea Diving Resort?
The Red Sea Diving Resort holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).