The Sea Around Us

Jun 30, 1953

1h 2m

★ 5.7

A Thrilling World of Wonders You've Never Seen Before!

Overview

Irwin Allen explores the mysteries of the deep blue sea in this Technicolor documentary. Based on Rachel L. Carson's famous study, this Oscar winning project investigates everything under the sea, from sharks, whales and octopuses to microscopical creatures and their coexistence in this vast underwater world.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

RKO Radio Pictures

Irwin Allen Productions

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Cast

Commentator (voice)

Don Forbes

Commentator (voice) (as Theodor Von Eltz)

Theodore von Eltz

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6.6

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6.4

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5.1

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