This film is so old it's available in "bargain" DVDs, but it was quite compelling visually when it first came out. The story was an excuse for the underwater photography in widescreen, which was often quite striking.
Spoilers in following: The story's Tarpon Springs settings were authentic to the time, and of course, our young hero wins the Cross Toss, a yearly tradition. This was supposed to bring him a year's good luck, but the following events were a mixed lot, including the death of his father.
All of the tragedies that follow force our young hero to tackle the 12-mile reef, an area most sponge fishermen considered too dangerous. This, of course, enables us to see more underwater scenery.
The sponge-diving sequence is authentic. I visited Tarpon Springs, where I saw the activity in detail on a tour.
A light film, but okay.
Spoilers in following: The story's Tarpon Springs settings were authentic to the time, and of course, our young hero wins the Cross Toss, a yearly tradition. This was supposed to bring him a year's good luck, but the following events were a mixed lot, including the death of his father.
All of the tragedies that follow force our young hero to tackle the 12-mile reef, an area most sponge fishermen considered too dangerous. This, of course, enables us to see more underwater scenery.
The sponge-diving sequence is authentic. I visited Tarpon Springs, where I saw the activity in detail on a tour.
A light film, but okay.