Adventure Cult Classic

Sunken treasure, Caribbean intrigue, and scuba-driven adventure beneath the waves.

UNDERWATER!

UNDERWATER Fury! UNDERWATER Paradise!

1955 · 1h 39m · NR · Adventure / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Two scuba divers find a shipwreck which may contain undiscovered treasure. However, their attempt to salvage it is threatened by scavengers.

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Quick Answer

What is Underwater! about?

Underwater! is a 1955 American adventure drama film directed by John Sturges about a group searching for a fabled sunken treasure ship in the Caribbean.

Programmer's Pick

Underwater! serves up tropical peril with a side of gold fever, pitting Jane Russell and crew against both the deep blue and some opportunistic shark-hunters. If your idea of adventure involves sunken relics, precarious alliances, and a life-size solid gold Madonna, consider this a high-stakes dive worth taking.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

A newlywed couple, Johnny and Theresa, team up with mercenary Dominic Quesada, a priest named Father Cannon, and a savvy boat owner, Gloria, for a treasure hunt in the Caribbean. Their quest leads them to the discovery of a mysterious shipwreck believed to hold unimaginable riches. As they dive deeper, both literally and figuratively, they encounter a crew of local shark-hunters whose interest in their activities is anything but friendly. Facing obstacles both underwater and above, the group must secure funding and outsmart rivals as they chase rumors of a legendary 17th-century ship containing a priceless, jewel-encrusted gold Madonna. With the promise of fortune—and danger—looming, their adventure is just beginning.

Details & Specs

Director: John Sturges
Writers: Walter Newman, Hugh King, Robert D. Bailey
Release: 1955
Runtime: 1h 39m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Drama

Cast & Crew

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Director: John Sturges Writers: Walter Newman +2 more

Jane Russell Theresa Gray

Gilbert Roland Dominic Quesada

Richard Egan Johnny Gray

Lori Nelson Gloria

Robert Keith Father Cannon

Joseph Calleia Rico Herrera

Eugene Iglesias Miguel Vega RR Ric Roman Jesus

Dámaso Pérez Prado Perez Prado

James H. Russell Cab Driver (uncredited) DB Dan Bernaducci Waiter (uncredited)

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Why Cult

Caribbean Treasure Hunt

The film plunges into the world of sunken galleons, lost relics, and the hunt for a legendary gold Madonna in azure Caribbean waters.

Scuba Diving Action

Authentic underwater sequences bring the tension and beauty of deep-sea exploration to the forefront.

Shark Hunter Rivalry

Local shark-hunters with a greedy streak add a dangerous human element to the treasure-seeking drama.

Priestly Intrigue

A priest joins the expedition, raising the stakes with questions of faith, morality, and blessings over the haul.

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Questions from the Vault

Who directed Underwater!? +

Underwater! was directed by John Sturges.

How long is Underwater!? +

Underwater! has a runtime of 99 minutes.

What genre is Underwater!? +

Underwater! is an adventure and drama film.

Where can I watch Underwater!? +

You can watch Underwater! on SassyFlix.

How does the group identify the true location of the treasure? +

They discover that the treasure they seek, a life-size solid gold Madonna, is actually located in a different underwater spot than their initial find.