

The Secret of the Purple Reef
1960, English. Directed by William Witney.
When a man mysteriously vanishes on his ship in the Caribbean, his two brothers journey there to investigate his disappearance.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 11 December 1960
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Harold Yablonsky
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What The Secret of the Purple Reef is based on
The Secret of the Purple Reef is adapted from a novel.
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The Secret of the Purple Reef: quick answers
Is The Secret of the Purple Reef worth watching?
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How long is The Secret of the Purple Reef?
The Secret of the Purple Reef runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does The Secret of the Purple Reef have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Secret of the Purple Reef on?
The Secret of the Purple Reef isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 December 1960. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Secret of the Purple Reef?
If you liked The Secret of the Purple Reef, try Fast Charlie, I Am Elizabeth Smart, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors.
Who directed The Secret of the Purple Reef?
The Secret of the Purple Reef (1960) was directed by William Witney and stars Jeff Richards, Richard Chamberlain, Margia Dean.
What is The Secret of the Purple Reef based on?
The Secret of the Purple Reef is adapted from a novel.