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The Deep Blue Sea

  • 19551955
  • UnratedUnrated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
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The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
  • Drama
  • Romance
A woman unhappy in her passionless marriage leaves her husband for a younger and more ardent lover.A woman unhappy in her passionless marriage leaves her husband for a younger and more ardent lover.A woman unhappy in her passionless marriage leaves her husband for a younger and more ardent lover.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
351
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Anatole Litvak
  • Writer
    • Terence Rattigan(play "The Deep Blue Sea")
  • Stars
    • Vivien Leigh
    • Kenneth More
    • Eric Portman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Anatole Litvak
  • Writer
    • Terence Rattigan(play "The Deep Blue Sea")
  • Stars
    • Vivien Leigh
    • Kenneth More
    • Eric Portman
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    • 16User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 2 BAFTA Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

    Photos65

    Vivien Leigh, Moira Lister, Alec McCowen, and Dandy Nichols in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Moira Lister and Alec McCowen in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh, Kenneth More, and Emlyn Williams in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Moira Lister and Eric Portman in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Moira Lister, Kenneth More, and Eric Portman in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Vivien Leigh and Kenneth More in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)
    Kenneth More in The Deep Blue Sea (1955)

    Top cast

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    Vivien Leigh
    Vivien Leigh
    • Hester Collyeras Hester Collyer
    Kenneth More
    Kenneth More
    • Freddie Pageas Freddie Page
    Eric Portman
    Eric Portman
    • Milleras Miller
    Emlyn Williams
    Emlyn Williams
    • Sir William Collyeras Sir William Collyer
    Moira Lister
    Moira Lister
    • Dawn Maxwellas Dawn Maxwell
    Arthur Hill
    Arthur Hill
    • Jackie Jacksonas Jackie Jackson
    Dandy Nichols
    Dandy Nichols
    • Mrs. Eltonas Mrs. Elton
    Jimmy Hanley
    Jimmy Hanley
    • Dicer Durstonas Dicer Durston
    Miriam Karlin
    Miriam Karlin
    • Barmaidas Barmaid
    Heather Thatcher
    Heather Thatcher
    • Lady Dawsonas Lady Dawson
    Bill Shine
    Bill Shine
    • Golferas Golfer
    Brian Oulton
    Brian Oulton
    • Drunkas Drunk
    Sidney James
    Sidney James
    • Man outside baras Man outside bar
    Alec McCowen
    Alec McCowen
    • Ken Thompsonas Ken Thompson
    Gibb McLaughlin
    Gibb McLaughlin
    • Clerkas Clerk
    John Boxer
    • Police Officer in Courtroomas Police Officer in Courtroom
    • (uncredited)
    Gerald Campion
    • Renéas René
    • (uncredited)
    Raymond Francis
    • RAF Officer Jackie Jacksonas RAF Officer Jackie Jackson
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Anatole Litvak
    • Writer
      • Terence Rattigan(play "The Deep Blue Sea") (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    A woman unhappy in her passionless marriage leaves her husband for a younger and more ardent lover.
    • screenplay adapted by author
    • marriage
    • royal air force
    • officer
    • discontent
    • 37 more
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Trapped Between Infidelity and - [The Deep Blue Sea].
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • Unrated
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      According to Alexander Walker in 'Sex in the Movies', Marlene Dietrich turned down the film "on the grounds that she could never be convincing as a woman who tries to gas herself because she cannot keep her lover or find other men."
    • Quotes

      Dawn Maxwell: Anyway, chin up, love... there's nothing ever quite so bad but thinking makes it worse

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Brink's Job (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      The Deep Blue Sea
      Music by Francis Chagrin

      Lyrics by Roy Bradford

    User reviews16

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    A Leigh Staple
    "The Deep Blue Sea" represents a notable staple in the film repertoire of Vivien Leigh. Given the enormous popularity and artistic achievements of this consummate British actress, it seems incredible that this film is not available on video. She is always fascinating to watch, and this drama about marital difficulties provides her with a good "modern day" role, compared to her many period/costume pieces. She is beautiful, skillful, and intelligent in her approach to and realization of her characters, and all are evident in this sensibly presented drama. Her co-star, Kenneth More, is professional as always; Eric Portman gives his usual strong character support; and the appearance of Emlyn Williams is a special bonus. The film needs to be seen on the big screen in CinemaScope to get its maximum impact. It deserves to be revived, and more importantly, made available on video.
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    • harry-76
    • Mar 16, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1955 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Lockende Tiefe
    • Filming locations
      • Cremorne Road, Chelsea, London, England, UK
    • Production company
      • London Film Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 40 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.55 : 1

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