The Deep (2012): Cast, Box Office & Plot
The Deep is a 2012 drama directed by Baltasar Kormákur, starring Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar), Joi Johannsson and Björn Thors. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $713,108 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Baltasar Kormákur
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Icelandic - Studio
- BlueEyes Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Deep About?
The premise of The Deep without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspired by a remarkable true story from 1984, this film follows the sole survivor of a shipwreck in the icy waters off Iceland. His extraordinary will to live transforms him into an inexplicable scientific anomaly and a celebrated national hero. The story explores themes of survival, resilience, and the power of the human spirit against incredible odds.
The Deep Cast & Characters
Ólafur Darri Ólafsson leads the cast as Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar), with Joi Johannsson as Palli and Björn Thors as Hannes. Directed by Baltasar Kormákur; 9 actors are credited in all.
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Director Baltasar Kormákur
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Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar) -
Joi Johannsson as Palli - Björn Thors as Hannes
- Þröstur Leó Gunnarsson
Also Starring in The Deep
· 5 more- Theodór Júlíusson Gulli's Father
- Þorbjörg Helga Þorgilsdóttir Halla
- María Sigurðardóttir Gulli's Mother
- Stefán Hallur Stefánsson
- Guðjón Pedersen
The Deep Plot Summary
What happens in The Deep from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In March 1984, a fisherman named Gulli decides to bring a new cook aboard as he sets sail on the fishing vessel BREKI along with four others. The journey takes a tragic turn when they struggle to catch fish and encounter a snag in their net, leading to the unexpected capsizing of the boat. Without sending a distress call, chaos ensues: one crew member suffers a fatal head injury while another drowns in the icy waters.
Full summary
The whole story of The Deep, scene by scene
The Deep Box Office
The Deep grossed $713,108 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$713.1K
- International
- $713.1K
The Deep Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer THE DEEP - In Cinemas 12th July 2013 - HD Trailer
How Well Do You Know The Deep?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What is the name of the fishing vessel that Gulli sails on?
The Deep Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Die Tiefe” and “The Deep - Profondo”.
- Also known as
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- Die Tiefe
- The Deep - Profondo
- Na Głębinie
- Survivre
- Syvyys
- Hlboko
- Пучина
- Sobrevivente
- Dermesztő mélység
- Dybet
- Hluboko
- 深渊
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- 冰海寒深
- Dubina
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The Deep FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Deep, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Deep?
The Deep runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Deep released?
The Deep was released on September 7, 2012.
Who directed The Deep?
The Deep was directed by Baltasar Kormákur.
More films by Baltasar Kormákur Who is in the cast of The Deep?
The Deep stars Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Gulli (Guðlaugs Friðþjófssonar), Joi Johannsson as Palli and Björn Thors as Hannes, among 9 credited actors.
How much did The Deep make at the box office?
The Deep grossed $713,108 worldwide.
Does The Deep have a post-credit scene?
No. The Deep has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Deep in?
The original language of The Deep is Icelandic.
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