The Secret of the Purple Reef(1960)
The Secret of the Purple Reef Synopsis
When a man mysteriously vanishes on his ship in the Caribbean, his two brothers journey there to investigate his disappearance.
The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960) is a drama, crime and adventure film directed by William Witney, released on December 11, 1960 with a runtime of 1h 21m. It stars Jeff Richards, Richard Chamberlain, Margia Dean and Peter Falk. Viewers rate it 4.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- William Witney
- Writers:
- Dorothy Cottrell, Harold Yablonsky
- Producers:
- Gene Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Kay Norton
- Composer:
- Buddy Bregman
- Production:
- Associated Producers (API)
- Status:
- Released
The Secret of the Purple Reef Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeff Richards
as Mark Christopher
Richard Chamberlain
as Dean Christopher
Margia Dean
as Rue Amboy
Peter Falk
as Tom Weber
Terence de Marney
as Ashby
Robert Earl Jones
as Tobias
- Gina Petrushka
Gina Petrushka
as Grandmere
- Larry Markow
Larry Markow
as Kilt
- Philip Rosen
Philip Rosen
as Twine
- Frank Ricco
Frank Ricco
as Henri
- Jerry Mitchell
Jerry Mitchell
as Jerry
- Ben Blum
Ben Blum
as Priest (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by William Witney, written by Dorothy Cottrell and Harold Yablonsky, produced by Gene Corman.
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The Secret of the Purple Reef Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Secret of the Purple Reef – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret of the Purple Reef online?
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Who stars in The Secret of the Purple Reef?
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The main cast of The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960) includes Jeff Richards, Richard Chamberlain, Margia Dean, Peter Falk and Terence de Marney. The film was directed by William Witney. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret of the Purple Reef released?
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The Secret of the Purple Reef was released on December 11, 1960 and runs for 1h 21m.
Is The Secret of the Purple Reef worth watching?
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The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960) holds an average rating of 4.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, crime and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.