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The Deep Six is a american film of genre Drama directed by John Waters released in USA on 15 january 1958 with Alan Ladd

The Deep Six (1958)

The Deep Six
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Released in USA 15 january 1958
Length 1h48
Directed by ,    
OriginUSA
Genres Drama,    War
Rating59% 2.997862.997862.997862.997862.99786

The Deep Six is a 1958 Warner Bros. World War II drama film directed by Rudolph Maté, loosely based on a novel of the same name by Martin Dibner. The story depicts the conflicts of a naval officer in combat with his shipmates and conscience over values instilled in him by his Quaker upbringing. The film stars Alan Ladd, who co-produced it, William Bendix, Dianne Foster, Keenan Wynn, James Whitmore, and Efrem Zimbalist Jr.. It also marked the film debut of Joey Bishop.

Synopsis

In September 1942, during World War II, Susan Cahill (Dianne Foster), art director for an ad agency on Madison Avenue run by her fiance, is jealous of his business flirtation with a client's daughter to secure a deal. She accepts an invitation to dinner on Long Island from agency artist Alexander "Alec" Austen (Alan Ladd). Susan is disturbed by Alec's obvious feelings for her, but accepts a lunch date the next day anyway. After she leaves, Alec receives a telegram to report for active duty in the U.S. Navy but decides not to tell Susan as their relationship grows. Just before reporting for duty, Alec takes Susan home to meet his mother, a Quaker, revealing to them his hope to marry Susan—and his call up. His mother is hurt that Alec did not disclose his military obligation and saddened that he has disregarded the pacifist tenets of his upbringing. Susan admits she loves Alec, but will not break her engagement.

Actors

Alan Ladd

(Alexander 'Alec' Austen)Dianne Foster

(Susan Cahill)William Bendix

('Frenchy' Shapiro)Keenan Wynn

(Lt. Cmdr. Mike Edge)James Whitmore

(Cmdr. Warren Meredith)
And :
Efrem Zimbalist II
Joey Bishop
Jerry Mathers
Jeanette Nolan
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