Top 10 Detective Films About Fishermen

Description: While not strictly a detective film, it involves a ship's crew dealing with a tyrannical captain, with elements of mystery and survival at sea.

Fact: Edward G. Robinson's performance as the brutal captain was critically acclaimed.

Description: This adaptation of Hemingway's novel involves a fisherman's epic struggle with a giant marlin, which can be seen as a metaphor for solving a mystery or overcoming a challenge.

Fact: Spencer Tracy, who played the old man, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Description: While more of an adventure film, it involves underwater treasure hunting with elements of mystery and danger, set in the Caribbean.

Fact: The film was inspired by Peter Benchley's novel of the same name, who also wrote "Jaws."

Description: Although primarily about hunting man-eating lions, the film has a detective-like pursuit to uncover the truth behind the mysterious attacks, set in the backdrop of a bridge construction site near a river.

Fact: The film was inspired by real events that took place in Tsavo, Kenya, in the late 19th century.

Description: A man moves to his ancestral home in Newfoundland to become a reporter for a local newspaper, uncovering family secrets and local mysteries.

Fact: The film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by E. Annie Proulx.

Description: While not strictly a detective film, this movie features a gripping narrative about a fishing boat crew caught in a deadly storm, with elements of mystery surrounding their fate.

Fact: The film is based on a true story, and the real-life Andrea Gail was never found after the storm.

Description: This film tells the story of a daring Coast Guard rescue mission, with elements of mystery surrounding the fate of the crew of a tanker split in two by a storm.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of the SS Pendleton rescue in

Description: A surfer's journey to find the perfect wave leads him into a mystery involving local fishermen and a lost treasure.

Fact: The film was shot in various locations around the world, including Indonesia, South Africa, and Australia.

Description: This film follows a group of fishermen who stumble upon a mystery while out at sea, blending elements of detective work with the harsh realities of fishing life.

Fact: The movie was filmed in the real-life fishing community of Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Description: This film, set in Cameroon, involves a young girl who goes missing, and the local fishermen become involved in the search, turning it into a detective story.

Fact: It was the first Cameroonian film to be submitted for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film.