This is sort of Romeo and Juliet under water. Wagner is the son of Greek diver Roland; Moore is the daughter of WASP diver Boone. They are all in the sponge gathering business, and both families have been at each other for eons. Boone's divers are from Key West and have their own designated
(by them) area where they hunt sponges and hook the creatures from the shallows. The Greeks operate out of Tarpon Springs and go much deeper. A battle between clans ensues when Roland poaches in Boone territory. He's killed while diving at the l2-mile reef, and Wagner has to dive where his dad
died in order to become the leader of the family. In doing so, he battles the requisit...
Released:
1953
Rated:
NR
Length:
102 mins