The Deep Blue Sea (2011)

The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.

Director:

Terence Davies

Writers:

Terence Rattigan (play), Terence Davies (adaptation)

Stars:

Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston, Ann Mitchell

Nominated for 1 Golden Globe. Another 4 wins & 12 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ann Mitchell	...	Mrs Elton
Jolyon Coy	...	Philip Welch
Karl Johnson	...	Mr Miller
Rachel Weisz	...	Hester Collyer
Simon Russell Beale	...	Sir William Collyer
Tom Hiddleston	...	Freddie Page
Harry Hadden-Paton	...	Jackie Jackson
Sarah Kants	...	Liz Jackson
Oliver Ford Davies	...	Hester's Father
Barbara Jefford	...	Collyer's Mother
Mark Tandy	...	Edie and Ravenscroft Assistant
Stuart McLoughlin	...	Singing Man in Tube
Nicholas Amer	...	Mr. Elton

Storyline

The wife of a British Judge is caught in a self-destructive love affair with a Royal Air Force pilot.

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Plot Keywords:

1950s | based on play | marital separation | extramarital affair | suicide by gas | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for a scene of sexuality and nudity

Details

Official Sites:

Music Box Films [United States] Official site [United States]

Country:

UK Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 November 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

Amor Profundo

Filming Locations:

Three Mills Studios, Three Mill Lane, Bow, London, England, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$123,841, 25 March 2012

Gross USA:

$1,124,786

Company Credits

Production Co:

Camberwell / Fly Films, Film4, UK Film Council

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital Dolby Digital (Spanish dubbing mix)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Barbara Jefford's first theatrical film in twelve years since The Ninth Gate (1999).

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Quotes

Collyer's Mother: Beware of passion, Hester. It always leads to something ugly.
Hester Collyer: What would you replace it with?
Collyer's Mother: A guarded enthusiasm. It's safer.

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Connections

Version of Performance: The Deep Blue Sea (1994)

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Soundtracks

Anytime
Written by Herbert 'Happy' Lawson (as Herbert Happy Lawson)
Published by Unichappell Music Inc (BMI) (c) 1921
Performed by Eddie Fisher
Licensed courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment Inc

User Reviews

The Beauty of Weisz

Yes, the film is depressing. Yes, it is very long (or it feels rather longer than it is). But, it is good. After viewing it, I couldn't get it out of my mind. It's utterly haunting. There are many things that were less than great in this film. But I've narrowed it down to 1: The Pacing. If this one flaw were corrected, it would have made an excellent film. But, rather than focusing on the negative, I will write about the positive aspects of this particular movie. First, the cinematography is excellent. Those ultra-saturated colors serve the film and the period which it represents very well. I've covered the editing (in the negative) but I will say that there were some surprisingly beautiful camera movements in the piece, that were noticeable, yet served the mood of the story very well. However, if you ever see this film, I would recommend it for the wonderfully subtle performance of Rachel Weisz, who has grown into one of the best actors of her generation. Everything you need to know about the way her character is feeling is not always in the dialogue, but on her mesmerizing face. Weisz makes you not necessarily relate (it is, almost always un-relatable, because of the period and the character that she is playing), but she does make you care. There is no question that this is not a film for everyone. It is slow, it is internal, but it is also worth giving it a try. I moaned and complained all the way through, but in the end, I was unable to stop thinking about it. And, that alone is a testament to its power. It slowly gets under your skin, and you won't even notice it!