Stylish but sadly lacking any substance. No doubting that The Deep was a film hoping to cash in on the monster success of Jaws two summers previously. Written by Jaws author Peter Benchley, The Deep on the page is never fully realised here on the screen, and sadly the film never lifts itself out of standard adventure territory. From the onset it looked to be heading in the right direction, a great first hour…
Top Cast
Robert Shaw
Romer Treece
Jacqueline Bisset
Gail Berke
Nick Nolte
David Sanders
Louis Gossett Jr.
Henri Cloche
Eli Wallach
Adam Coffin
Robert Tessier
Kevin
Dick Anthony Williams
Slake
Bob Minor
Wiley
Earl Maynard
Ronald
Teddy Tucker
The Harbor Master
Reviews
***Okay, but lackluster island/oceanic treasure-hunting adventure*** A vacationing couple in Bermuda (Nick Nolte & Jacqueline Bisset) comes upon a sunken WW2 ship whereupon they find an ampule of morphine, one of myriad aboard the wreck. This stirs up the interest of a Haitian drug dealer (Louis Gossett Jr.) and an old treasure hunter (Robert Shaw). Eli Wallach and Robert Tessier are on hand as friends of the old…
FAQ about The Deep
What is The Deep about?
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.
When was The Deep released?
The Deep was released in 1977.
What genres does The Deep belong to?
The Deep is categorised as Mystery, Thriller, Adventure.
Who stars in The Deep?
The cast of The Deep includes Robert Shaw, Jacqueline Bisset, Nick Nolte, Louis Gossett Jr., Eli Wallach.