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The Deep

  • 19771977
  • PGPG
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
12K
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POPULARITY
4,371
152
  • Cast & crew
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The Deep (1977)
AdventureMysteryThriller
In Bermuda, two amateur treasure-hunting divers have a run-in with local criminals when they inadvertently discover the secret cargo of a World War II shipwreck.In Bermuda, two amateur treasure-hunting divers have a run-in with local criminals when they inadvertently discover the secret cargo of a World War II shipwreck.In Bermuda, two amateur treasure-hunting divers have a run-in with local criminals when they inadvertently discover the secret cargo of a World War II shipwreck.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
12K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
4,371
152
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • Peter Benchley(novel)
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Nick Nolte
    • Dick Anthony Williams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Peter Yates
  • Writers
    • Peter Benchley(novel)
    • Tracy Keenan Wynn(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Jacqueline Bisset
    • Nick Nolte
    • Dick Anthony Williams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 87User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 41Metascore
  • See production, box office & company info
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 3 nominations total

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    Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, and Robert Shaw in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset and Nick Nolte in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, and Robert Shaw in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Deep (1977)
    Robert Shaw in The Deep (1977)
    Robert Shaw in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, and Robert Shaw in The Deep (1977)
    Jacqueline Bisset and Nick Nolte in The Deep (1977)

    Top cast

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    Jacqueline Bisset
    Jacqueline Bisset
    • Gail Berkeas Gail Berke
    Nick Nolte
    Nick Nolte
    • David Sandersas David Sanders
    Dick Anthony Williams
    Dick Anthony Williams
    • Slakeas Slake
    Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw
    • Romer Treeceas Romer Treece
    Earl Maynard
    • Ronaldas Ronald
    Bob Minor
    Bob Minor
    • Wileyas Wiley
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    Louis Gossett Jr.
    • Henri Clocheas Henri Cloche
    • (as Louis Gossett)
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Adam Coffinas Adam Coffin
    Teddy Tucker
    • The Harbor Masteras The Harbor Master
    Robert Tessier
    Robert Tessier
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Lee McClain
    • Johnsonas Johnson
    Peter Benchley
    Peter Benchley
    • Mateas Mate
    • (uncredited)
    Cameron Mitchell
    Cameron Mitchell
    • 'Goliath' Captainas 'Goliath' Captain
    • (uncredited)
    Colin Shaw
    • Young Romer Treeceas Young Romer Treece
    • (uncredited)
    Peter Wallach
    • Young Adam Coffinas Young Adam Coffin
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Peter Yates
    • Writers
      • Peter Benchley(novel) (screenplay)
      • Tracy Keenan Wynn(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    A pair of young vacationers are involved in a dangerous conflict with treasure hunters when they discover a way into a deadly wreck in Bermuda waters. Featuring extended underwater sequences and a look into the affairs of treasure hunting. Based on the novel by Peter "Jaws" Benchley.
    see through clothesnipples visible through clothingsharkmoray eelscuba diving66 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Is the treasure worth the terror? [Video Australia]
    • Genres
      • Adventure
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In the beginning of the movie, whilst Gail (Jacqueline Bisset) is diving, she reaches under a part of the shipwreck and gets her arm yanked by the giant green moray eel, which causes her to scream in pain. In real life, her stunt double, Jackie Kilbride, dislocated her shoulder doing this scene. A diver was told to pull the stick attached to her wrist from inside the wreck. When the stick appeared, he pulled with all of his might (as instructed). The scene was done in one take, with multiple cameras, as there was no chance (or need) for repeating it.
    • Goofs
      Right after Gail had the voodoo encounter in her hotel room, we see Sanders (Nick Nolte) sitting and talking with Treece. He is toying with a cigar in his fingers. The cigar is wrapped in its protective plastic/cellophane wrapper. The view goes to a closeup of Sanders running the cigar under his nose to smell it, and we see the cigar is clearly bare - no longer wrapped in its plastic wrapper. Then the camera angle goes back to the long shot, and Sanders is once again toying with the cigar, only now it's in the cellophane wrapper.
    • Quotes

      David Sanders: I'm goin' down there, and you're gonna have to blow me up too!

      Romer Treece: As you please, boy.

    • Crazy credits
      Opening credits prologue: Bermuda
    • Alternate versions
      More scenes from the television version NBC broadcast include: A scene in which just Treece and David go diving, whilst Gail and Coffin speak of Treece's past, including his wife who was murdered by a drug dealer. When David and Gail first go to Treece's lighthouse, they are stopped and held at gun point by a territorial Kevin. Whilst David is turning the rented scuba equipment in, Gail goes and we see her rinse off the salt water from the sea. A scene where Cloche attacks Treece's lighthouse in the middle of the night, threatening to kill David and Gail.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Making of 'the Deep' (1977)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from 'The Deep' (Down, Deep Inside)
      Sung by Donna Summer
      Written by John Barry and Donna Summer

    User reviews87

    Review
    Top review
    Action, Adventure, Mystery, Drama, and Treasure to boot
    This movie has it all. I remember seeing this movie when it came out on TV.At the time I didn't know why I liked it so much, but now I know it was the ocean, the adventure, mystery, and intrigue. I just loved this movie. And I can't help it, I still do. I love the ocean scenes, and Nick Nolte's acting (not to mention Jacqueline's). I just ran across the DVD at Wally World for $5.50 and I had to buy it. I got a lot of enjoyment out of this movie and I have to give it a 10/10. I felt that all the acting was just fine including Robert Shaw's. I think that anyone who likes islands, adventure, scuba diving for gold, and beautiful woman will enjoy this movie.
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    • mmoviemman
    • Jul 14, 2004

    FAQ21

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1977 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Die Tiefe
    • Filming locations
      • RMS Rhone Wreck, British Virgin Islands
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • EMI Films
      • Casablanca Filmworks
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $9,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $47,346,365
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,835,540
      • Jun 19, 1977
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,346,365
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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