It was based on the 1957 nonfiction book The Naked Warriors by Commander Francis Douglas Fane.

[2] Dan Dailey played Fane with two naval officer divers also appearing in the film, Lt Alex Fane, Francis's son and Lt Jon Lindbergh, son of Charles Lindbergh.

[3] Producer Ivan Tors subsequently produced the syndicated television series Sea Hunt, also on underwater diving themes.

According to MGM records the film earned $405,000 in the US and Canada and $390,000 elsewhere, making a profit of $34,000.

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