City Beneath the Sea
“Theirs was the most dangerous mission in history . . . to save the world from total destruction!”
Synopsis
A group of 21st-century colonists inhabit an underwater city called Pacifica. Originally intended as a purely scientific installation, the U. S. government wants to stash all its gold reserves from Fort Knox there, along with a fantastic new radioactive element. The brother of Pacifica's returning former commander plans to steal the gold and on top of that, the city faces destruction by an asteroid from outer space!
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CITY BENEATH THE SEA (1971) RARE THEATRICAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-09
Top Cast
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Stuart Whitman
Adm. Michael Matthews
Robert Wagner
Brett
Rosemary Forsyth
Lia Holmes
Robert Colbert
Cmdr. Woody Patterson
Burr DeBenning
Aguila
Susana Miranda
Elena
Paul Stewart
Barton
Whit Bissell
Prof. Holmes
Richard Basehart
The President
Joseph Cotten
Dr. Ziegler
James Darren
Dr. Talty
Sugar Ray Robinson
Capt. Hunter
Charles Dierkop
Quinn
Larry Pennell
Bill Holmes
William Bryant
Capt. Lunderson
Robert Dowdell
Young Officer
Edward G. Robinson Jr.
Dr. Burkson
Sheila Allen
Blonde Woman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irwin Allen
- Screenplay & Story
- John Meredyth Lucas
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- City Beneath the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Television, Kent Productions, Motion Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irwin Allen
John Meredyth Lucas, Irwin Allen
Richard LaSalle
Kenneth Peach
James Baiotto
Irwin Allen
Department Leadership Roster
Irwin Allen
Director
John Meredyth Lucas
Screenplay
Irwin Allen
Producer
Kenneth Peach
Director of Photography
James Baiotto
Editor
Paul Zastupnevich
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Beneath the Sea
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What is City Beneath the Sea about?
A group of 21st-century colonists inhabit an underwater city called Pacifica. Originally intended as a purely scientific installation, the U. S. government wants to stash all its gold reserves from Fort Knox there, along with a fantastic new radioactive element. The brother of Pacifica's returning former commander plans to steal the gold and on top of that, the city faces destruction by an asteroid from outer space!
Who directed City Beneath the Sea?
City Beneath the Sea was directed by Irwin Allen.
Who stars in City Beneath the Sea?
The principal cast of City Beneath the Sea includes Stuart Whitman, Robert Wagner, Rosemary Forsyth, Robert Colbert, Burr DeBenning.
When was City Beneath the Sea released and how long is it?
City Beneath the Sea was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for City Beneath the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City Beneath the Sea was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for City Beneath the Sea?
City Beneath the Sea holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).