A fine example of a film that's greater than it's parts, it's got it's exciting moments and pieces of padding but the main thing is the two lead actors. Doug McClure and Peter Gilmore are excellent as the two intrepid explorers on the Texas Rose ship captained by Shane Rimmer as Captain Daniels. Greg (McClure) has invented a ship to go under the sea, and he and Charles (Gilmore) explore the ocean in it. The ship is attacked and the crew plus Greg and Charles find themselves in Atlantis. It's not a paradise though, it's ruled by a group of leaders and their spear weaponed Guardians. They have to escape but Charles has been taken because of his superior intellect. Helped by the native Delphine (Lea Brodie) they rescue Charles and escape back home, but they learn that the crew, including the captain, plan to steal the treasure from Atlantis. Nevertheless a creature arrives from beneath the sea, takes back the treasure and destroys the ship. Luckily Greg, Charles and the other survivors from the ship get in a boat and flee the scene.
Perfect viewing for a Sunday afternoon with enough to keep anyone happy.
Perfect viewing for a Sunday afternoon with enough to keep anyone happy.