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THRILLER . 1958 . 1h 30m . English . 7.1/10

The Snorkel_

"Teenage Girl Vs. ... Killer-With-A-Gimmick!"

On the Italian coast, writer Paul Decker has grown unhappy in his marriage and executes what appears to be a perfect murder of his wife. While Paul is believed to be writing a book in France, his stepdaughter, Candy, suspects him of murdering her mother, as well as her father years before. With the police unwilling to investigate any further, Candy sets out to confirm her suspicions and take Paul down herself.

Director Guy Green
Starring Peter van Eyck, Betta St. John, Mandy Miller
7.1/10
Rating
1h 30m
Runtime
1958
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Teenage Girl Vs. ... Killer-With-A-Gimmick!

On the Italian coast, writer Paul Decker has grown unhappy in his marriage and executes what appears to be a perfect murder of his wife. While Paul is believed to be writing a book in France, his stepdaughter, Candy, suspects him of murdering her mother, as well as her father years before. With the police unwilling to investigate any further, Candy sets out to confirm her suspicions and take Paul down herself.

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Director
The Snorkel was directed by Guy Green.
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Cast
Peter van Eyck stars as Paul Decker in The Snorkel.
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Year context
The Snorkel was released 68 years ago in 1958.
The Snorkel is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 30m.

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DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.1/10 (35 votes)
Popularity
6
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is The Snorkel about?
On the Italian coast, writer Paul Decker has grown unhappy in his marriage and executes what appears to be a perfect murder of his wife. While Paul is believed to be writing a book in France, his stepdaughter, Candy, suspects him of murdering her mother, as well as her father years before. With the police unwilling to investigate any further, Candy sets out to confirm her suspicions and take Paul down herself.
How long is The Snorkel?
The Snorkel has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who directed The Snorkel?
The Snorkel was directed by Guy Green.
Who stars in The Snorkel?
The cast of The Snorkel includes Peter van Eyck, Betta St. John, Mandy Miller, William Franklyn, Marie Burke.
What is the rating of The Snorkel?
The Snorkel has a rating of 7.1 out of 10 based on 35 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Thriller Crime Drama

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