City Beneath the Sea
“Fabulous Lost World -- at the Bottom of the Sea!”
Synopsis
Divers Brad and Tony arrive in Jamaica to attempt salvage of the Lady Luck, sunk with all hands and a million in gold. They charter the American Beauty, skippered by attractive Terry, but cannot find the ship. But there's more to the Lady Luck than meets the eye, and undersea skullduggery forms a counterpoint to Brad's romance with Terry, and Tony's with cabaret singer Venita.
Top Cast
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Robert Ryan
Brad Carlton
Mala Powers
Terry McBride
Anthony Quinn
Tony Bartlett
Suzan Ball
Venita
George Mathews
Captain Meade
Karl Stepanek
Dwight Trevor
Hilo Hattie
Mama Mary
Lalo Rios
Calypso
Woody Strode
Djion
John Warburton
Captain Clive
Peter Mamakos
Pedro Mendoza
Barbara Morrison
Madame Cecile
LeRoi Antoine
Calypso Singer
Leon Lontoc
Kip
Marya Marco
Half-Caste Woman
Sherry Moreland
Marie
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
April 21, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Harry E. Rieseberg, Jack Harvey, Ramon Romero
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein
- Original Title
- City Beneath the Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Harry E. Rieseberg, Jack Harvey, Ramon Romero
Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein
Charles P. Boyle
Edward Curtiss
Albert J. Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Jack Harvey
Writer
Ramon Romero
Writer
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Charles P. Boyle
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Albert J. Cohen
Producer
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Milton Rosen
Original Music Composer
Herman Stein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City Beneath the Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is City Beneath the Sea about?
Divers Brad and Tony arrive in Jamaica to attempt salvage of the Lady Luck, sunk with all hands and a million in gold. They charter the American Beauty, skippered by attractive Terry, but cannot find the ship. But there's more to the Lady Luck than meets the eye, and undersea skullduggery forms a counterpoint to Brad's romance with Terry, and Tony's with cabaret singer Venita.
Who directed City Beneath the Sea?
City Beneath the Sea was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in City Beneath the Sea?
The principal cast of City Beneath the Sea includes Robert Ryan, Mala Powers, Anthony Quinn, Suzan Ball, George Mathews.
When was City Beneath the Sea released and how long is it?
City Beneath the Sea was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for City Beneath the Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for City Beneath the Sea was composed by Henry Mancini, Milton Rosen, Herman Stein.
Is City Beneath the Sea based on a book or true story?
City Beneath the Sea is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Harry E. Rieseberg".
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.).