Crimson Tide

– On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy capt..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
1995
Crimson Tide (1995)

On a US nuclear missile sub, a young first officer stages a mutiny to prevent his trigger happy captain from launching his missiles before confirming his orders to do so.

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Producing Country:
USA
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Crimson Tide (1995) - Trailer

Release Date:

12 May 1995

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Tony Scott

Writer:

Michael Schiffer (story), Richard P. Henrick (story), Michael Schiffer (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza

Plot:

When some Russian rebels takes control of some ICBM's, the Americans mobilize. Among the vessels sent is the nuclear sub, the Alabama. But before they leave they need a new X.O. and among the choices is Commander Hunter, who hasn't seen much action. But the ship's Captain, Ramsey OK's him. While on the way, there was an incident and Hunter disagreed with how Ramsey handled it, it's evident that Ramsey doesn't think much of Hunter because Hunter was college educated while Ramsey worked his way up. They're given orders to attack but when they were in the process of receiving another order, the ship's communications were damaged, so the entire message was not received. Ramsey decides to continue with their previous order while Hunter wants to reestablish contact first. That's when the two men butt heads that ends with Hunter relieving Ramsey. Later when some men die, some of the officers feel that Hunter is not up to the task so they team up to retake control. But Hunter has taken precautions.

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.

Production:

Buena Vista Internationa

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
88%
Metacritic:
66%