Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

Beneath the 12-Mile Reef

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Directed by Robert D. Webb

Produced by 20th Century Fox

1953102 min6.0 / 10

A mid-century adventure drama about a Greek sponge-diving family navigating loss, danger, and unexpected romance against the backdrop of Florida's reef.

Mike and Tony Petrakis are a Greek father and son team who dive for sponges off the coast of Florida. After they are robbed by crooks, Arnold and the Rhys brothers, Mike decides to take his men to the dangerous 12-mile reef to dive for more sponges. Mike suffers a fatal accident when he falls from the reef leaving Tony to carry on the business. But now he has a companion, Gwyneth Rhys.

Questions people ask

  • Is Beneath the 12-Mile Reef sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Does Beneath the 12-Mile Reef end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Beneath the 12-Mile Reef easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is Beneath the 12-Mile Reef scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Beneath the 12-Mile Reef violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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