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16 Fathoms Deep

In the aftermath of war, a former Navy diver finds a new purpose in Florida, joining a group of Greek-American sponge divers battling against a ruthless and exploitative sponge exchange owner.

The film delves into the high-stakes world of underwater sponge harvesting, where a lucrative auction market awaits the rarest finds. The story centers around Dimitri, a cunning leader of a Florida-based sponge exchange, who will stop at nothing to intercept a valuable shipment of sponges and ensure they're sold at the auction before they reach their destination.

Info about 16 Fathoms Deep

Studio(s): Irving Allen Productions

Originally Released: United States, Jul 25, 1948

Production Country: United States

Genres:Adventure, Crime, Drama