

Pacific Inferno
Synopsis
After the fall of the Philippines in World War II, the Japanese discover that Gen. MacArthur ordered millions of dollars in silver dumped in Manila Bay in order that it not fall into enemy hands. Among the prisoners the Japanese have taken are two American U.S. Navy deep-sea divers, whom they then force to dive in search of the sunken treasure.
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Pacific Inferno 1979 Intro HDOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2018-06-14
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July 27, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 16, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf Bayer
- Screenplay & Story
- Rolf Bayer
- Original Title
- Pacific Inferno
- Country of Origin
- Philippines, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Arbee
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf Bayer
Rolf Bayer
Nonong Rasca
Ann E. Mills
Department Leadership Roster
Ann E. Mills
Editor
Rolf Bayer
Writer
Nonong Rasca
Director of Photography
Bill Whitten
Costume Design
Rolf Bayer
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pacific Inferno
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What is Pacific Inferno about?
After the fall of the Philippines in World War II, the Japanese discover that Gen. MacArthur ordered millions of dollars in silver dumped in Manila Bay in order that it not fall into enemy hands. Among the prisoners the Japanese have taken are two American U.S. Navy deep-sea divers, whom they then force to dive in search of the sunken treasure.
Who directed Pacific Inferno?
Pacific Inferno was directed by Rolf Bayer.
Who stars in Pacific Inferno?
The principal cast of Pacific Inferno includes Jim Brown, Richard Jaeckel, Rik Van Nutter, Dick Adair, Timothy Brown.
When was Pacific Inferno released and how long is it?
Pacific Inferno was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pacific Inferno?
Pacific Inferno holds official age classifications: FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
