When she emerges from the cold water the first time, Phraedra's free diving costume is very revealing; it was captured on film, made <a class="ipc-md-link ipc-md-link--entity" href="/name/nm0000047/?ref_=ttpg_gi">Sophia Loren</a> famous and became notorious.

It is implied Phraedra slept with Dr. Calder the night of the festival. In many scenes, men are seen wearing swimming trunks or simply bare chested.

Rhif is a violent man and an abusive boyfriend to Phraedra.

Dr. Hawkins is an alcoholic and is seen drunk frequently.

The confrontation with the smuggler, the archeologist, and the Greek agent builds suspense.