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16 Fathoms Deep
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16 Fathoms Deep

1948-07-25 · 82 min · ★ 5.6

Adventure · Action

A bitterly jealous sponge fisherman tries to sabotage a fellow diver.

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Directors
Irving Allen
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Countries
United States of America
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Released

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Lon Chaney Jr.Lon Chaney Jr.Mr. Demitri (as Lon Chaney)
Arthur LakeArthur LakePete
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesRay Douglas
John QualenJohn QualenCapt. Athos
Dickie MooreDickie MooreGeorge Athos
Eric FeldaryEric FeldaryAlex
Ian MacDonaldIan MacDonaldNick
Tanis ChandlerTanis ChandlerSimi
Harry CheshireHarry CheshireUncle Mike

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