The Abyss
Originally released in 2002. The Abyss is a documentary film. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter Snow, Kate Humble, and Alastair Fothergill
Synopsis
Peter Snow presents highlights from today's three deep-sea dives around the world. In 2002 BBC organized three concurrent dives , first in Monterey Bay where unmanned submersible is lowered into underwater canyon which is over mile deep. Second dive is in Grand Cayman where submersible Atlantis will explore life at the spectacular Cayman Wall , Kate Humble reports . During the dive, the crew used bait to attract a deep-water giant, the six-gill shark. Third dive takes place in middle of the Atlantic 1200 miles west of Portugal, which is also deepest of the three dives, divers will descent in Russian submersible Mir from research vessel Keldish and the Mir will dive in the bottom of the ocean in 2300 metres .
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 29, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Abyss about?
Peter Snow presents highlights from today's three deep-sea dives around the world. In 2002 BBC organized three concurrent dives , first in Monterey Bay where unmanned submersible is lowered into un...
How long is The Abyss?
The Abyss has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Abyss released?
The Abyss was released on September 29, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Abyss?
The main cast of The Abyss includes Peter Snow, Kate Humble, Alastair Fothergill, Michael deGruy, Bruce Robison.