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Devil and the Deep (1932): Cast

Devil and the Deep (1932) movie poster

Devil and the Deep is a 1932 drama directed by Marion Gering, starring Charles Laughton as Cmdr. Charles Sturm, Tallulah Bankhead and Gary Cooper. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Devil and the Deep (1932) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Marion Gering
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Devil and the Deep About?

The premise of Devil and the Deep without spoilers.

Naval commander Charles Sturm's paranoid jealousy makes life unbearable for his wife Diana, as he scrutinizes every man she speaks with. His relentless obsession pushes Diana into the comforting arms of a charming lieutenant. Upon discovering their affair, Charles hatches a vengeful plot.

Devil and the Deep Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • revenge
  • infidelity
  • jealousy
  • adultery
  • submarine
  • scene during opening credits
  • pre code
  • suspicions
  • wife husband problems
  • explosion
  • submarine escape
  • man
+16 more
  • pity
  • oasis
  • desert
  • street vendor
  • shop
  • purse
  • gun
  • nightclub
  • court martial
  • drowning
  • lie
  • resentment
  • perfume
  • pool cue
  • insanity
  • husband wife relationship
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Cast & crew

Devil and the Deep Cast & Characters

Charles Laughton leads the cast as Cmdr. Charles Sturm, with Tallulah Bankhead as Diana Sturm and Gary Cooper as Lt. Sempter. Directed by Marion Gering; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Devil and the Deep

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From the director

More from Marion Gering

More films directed by Marion Gering: Thunder in the City, Rumba, Ready for Love and Thirty Day Princess.

Full filmography
Cars

Cars in Devil and the Deep

2 cars on screen: the unknown and the unknown.

  • unknown in Devil and the Deep unknown Minor role
  • unknown in Devil and the Deep unknown Background role
Details

Devil and the Deep Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Il diavolo nell'abisso” and “Дяволът и бездната”.

Also known as
  • Il diavolo nell'abisso
  • Дяволът и бездната
  • Дьявол и глубина
  • Entre la espada y la pared
  • Raul din adancuri
  • Entre Duas Águas
  • Entre l’espasa i la paret
  • Natt över Tunis

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FAQ

Devil and the Deep FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Devil and the Deep, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Devil and the Deep?

Devil and the Deep runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Devil and the Deep released?

Devil and the Deep was released on August 12, 1932.

Who directed Devil and the Deep?

Devil and the Deep was directed by Marion Gering.

More films by Marion Gering

Who is in the cast of Devil and the Deep?

Devil and the Deep stars Charles Laughton as Cmdr. Charles Sturm, Tallulah Bankhead as Diana Sturm and Gary Cooper as Lt. Sempter, among 11 credited actors.

Does Devil and the Deep have a post-credit scene?

No. Devil and the Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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