Sea Tiger
Sea Tiger

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Sea Tiger

1952
Movie
71 min
English

Murder ensues when owners and hired help contrive against each other to obtain diamonds and gold ingots secretly hidden on a derelict and abandoned Japanese freighter left lying in anchor in a New Guinea cove at the end of WW II.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Frank McDonaldGenres: Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former Navy diver, falsely accused of wartime espionage, takes on a dangerous salvage operation in the South Pacific. He seeks to clear his name while battling a ruthless rival who is also after the sunken treasure, a treasure that holds the key to his vindication. The mission becomes a race against time and treachery.

Critical Reception

Sea Tiger was a modest B-movie offering of its time, generally seen as a serviceable adventure film with some action sequences. It garnered limited critical attention upon release, typical for its genre and budget, and is primarily remembered for its straightforward plot and performances.

What Reviewers Say

  • Features a straightforward adventure plot with some moments of action.

  • The performances are adequate for the B-movie format.

  • Lacks significant depth or memorability, typical of its era's genre films.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Florida Keys, providing an authentic tropical setting for the adventure.

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