Crimson Tide(1995)

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Synopsis

When a volatile Russian nationalist and a rebel faction of the former Soviet Union Army seize control of a nuclear missile base, it triggers the greatest global emergency since the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the world on the brink of disaster, the USS Alabama sets sail, patrolling Russian waters with enough nuclear firepower to start World War III. As the crisis escalates, the unthinkable occurs: the Alabama is given an order to launch its nuclear missles. In the resulting chaos, two dedicated naval officers--the Alabama's seasoned commander, Captain Frank Ramsey, and his brilliant executive officer, Lieutenant Commander Ron Hunter--clash over the validity of their orders and vie for control of the sub.
When a volatile Russian nationalist and a rebel faction of the former Soviet Union Army seize control of a nuclear missile base, it triggers the greatest global emergency since the Cuban Missile Crisis. With the …
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In Theaters

  • May 12, 1995

MPAA Rating

R

Genres

Action/Adventure, Drama, Action/Adventure, Thriller

Run Time

1 hour 52 minutes

Distributors

Walt Disney Studios Distribution

Box Office

$91,381,192

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Los Angeles, California, USA
  • France

Produced In

United States

Director

Tony Scott

Director

CAST

Denzel Washington

Lt Commander Jim Hunter

Gene Hackman

Captain Ramsey

Matt Craven

Zimmer

George Dzundza

Cob

Viggo Mortensen

Weps

James Gandolfini

Lt Bobby Dougherty
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