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16 Fathoms Deep

  • 19481948
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
94
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Lloyd Bridges, Lon Chaney Jr., and Tanis Chandler in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
  • Adventure
  • Crime
  • Drama
In post-WW2 Florida, a former Navy diver is hired by Greek-American sponge divers who are at the mercy of a crooked sponge-exchange owner.In post-WW2 Florida, a former Navy diver is hired by Greek-American sponge divers who are at the mercy of a crooked sponge-exchange owner.In post-WW2 Florida, a former Navy diver is hired by Greek-American sponge divers who are at the mercy of a crooked sponge-exchange owner.
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
94
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Irving Allen
  • Writers
    • Max Trell(screenplay)
    • Forrest Judd(adaptation)
    • Eustace L. Adams(story "Sixteen Fathoms Under")
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Bridges
    • Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Arthur Lake
Top credits
  • Director
    • Irving Allen
  • Writers
    • Max Trell(screenplay)
    • Forrest Judd(adaptation)
    • Eustace L. Adams(story "Sixteen Fathoms Under")
  • Stars
    • Lloyd Bridges
    • Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Arthur Lake
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 11User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Eric Feldary in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Lloyd Bridges, Lon Chaney Jr., and Tanis Chandler in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Tanis Chandler and Eric Feldary in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Tanis Chandler, Eric Feldary, and Dickie Moore in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Tanis Chandler, Eric Feldary, and Arthur Lake in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Lon Chaney Jr., Tanis Chandler, Eric Feldary, and Arthur Lake in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)
    Lloyd Bridges and Lon Chaney Jr. in 16 Fathoms Deep (1948)

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    Lloyd Bridges
    Lloyd Bridges
    • Ray Douglasas Ray Douglas
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Mr. Demitrias Mr. Demitri
    Arthur Lake
    Arthur Lake
    • Peteas Pete
    Eric Feldary
    Eric Feldary
    • Alexas Alex
    Tanis Chandler
    Tanis Chandler
    • Simias Simi
    John Qualen
    John Qualen
    • Capt. Athosas Capt. Athos
    Ian MacDonald
    Ian MacDonald
    • Nickas Nick
    Dickie Moore
    Dickie Moore
    • Georgeas George
    Harry Cheshire
    Harry Cheshire
    • Uncle Mikeas Uncle Mike
    John Bleifer
    • Capt. Briakosas Capt. Briakos
    John Gonetos
    • Johnnyas Johnny
    • (uncredited)
    Allen Mathews
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Grant Means
    • Joeas Joe
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Irving Allen
    • Writers
      • Max Trell(screenplay)
      • Forrest Judd(adaptation)
      • Eustace L. Adams(story "Sixteen Fathoms Under")
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The crowd for the auction scenes were made up of real-life Greek sponge divers.
    • Alternate versions
      Television prints of this film are in black and white.
    • Connections
      Version of Sixteen Fathoms Deep (1934)

    User reviews11

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    I enjoyed this movie
    I just finished watching this movie on a local independent channel broadcast w/a weak signal,so the picture wasn't real clear,but it was worth the effort it took to watch.Really enjoyed seeing&watching the actors & their characters,especially Loyd Bridges,Arthur Lake,&Lon Chaney jr.in an adventurous story taken place in an innocent time against beautifull scenery,without all the over-done techno effects of today.If you liked this movie,you'd probably also enjoy"Beneath The Twelve Mile Reef"with Terry Moore,Gilbert Roland,& a very young Robert Wagner(released 1953).
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    • Mchale2
    • Jun 23, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 25, 1948 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 16 Stânjeni adâncime
    • Filming locations
      • Rainbow Springs, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Irving Allen Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 22 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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