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Crimson Tide

  • 19951995
  • RR
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
7.3/10
111K
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Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide (1995)
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On a U.S. 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.On a U.S. 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.On a U.S. 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.

IMDb RATING
7.3/10
111K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,683
61
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • Michael Schiffer(story)
    • Richard P. Henrick(story)
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Denzel Washington
    • Matt Craven
Top credits
  • Director
    • Tony Scott
  • Writers
    • Michael Schiffer(story)
    • Richard P. Henrick(story)
  • Stars
    • Gene Hackman
    • Denzel Washington
    • Matt Craven
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 245User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • 66Metascore
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    • Nominated for 3 Oscars
      • 5 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Denzel Washington and Tony Scott in Crimson Tide (1995)
    Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson in Crimson Tide (1995)
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    Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in Crimson Tide (1995)
    Viggo Mortensen in Crimson Tide (1995)
    James Gandolfini in Crimson Tide (1995)
    Rocky Carroll in Crimson Tide (1995)
    Danny Nucci in Crimson Tide (1995)
    Lillo Brancato in Crimson Tide (1995)
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    Top cast

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    Gene Hackman
    Gene Hackman
    • Ramseyas Ramsey
    Denzel Washington
    Denzel Washington
    • Hunteras Hunter
    Matt Craven
    Matt Craven
    • Zimmeras Zimmer
    George Dzundza
    George Dzundza
    • Cobas Cob
    Viggo Mortensen
    Viggo Mortensen
    • Wepsas Weps
    James Gandolfini
    James Gandolfini
    • Lt. Bobby Doughertyas Lt. Bobby Dougherty
    Rocky Carroll
    Rocky Carroll
    • Lt. Westergaurdas Lt. Westergaurd
    Jaime Gomez
    Jaime Gomez
    • Ood Mahoneyas Ood Mahoney
    • (as Jaime P. Gomez)
    Michael Milhoan
    Michael Milhoan
    • Hunsickeras Hunsicker
    Scott Burkholder
    Scott Burkholder
    • TSO Billy Linkletteras TSO Billy Linkletter
    Danny Nucci
    Danny Nucci
    • Danny Rivettias Danny Rivetti
    Lillo Brancato
    Lillo Brancato
    • Russell Vossleras Russell Vossler
    • (as Lillo Brancato Jr.)
    Eric Bruskotter
    Eric Bruskotter
    • Bennefieldas Bennefield
    Ricky Schroder
    Ricky Schroder
    • Lt. Paul Hellermanas Lt. Paul Hellerman
    • (as Rick Schroder)
    Steve Zahn
    Steve Zahn
    • William Barnesas William Barnes
    Marcello Thedford
    Marcello Thedford
    • Lawsonas Lawson
    R.J. Knoll
    • Marty Sotilleas Marty Sotille
    Billy Devlin
    • Navigatoras Navigator
    • Director
      • Tony Scott
    • Writers
      • Michael Schiffer(story) (screenplay)
      • Richard P. Henrick(story)
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    Storyline

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    When some Russian rebels take control of some ICBM's, the Americans mobilize. Among the vessels sent is the nuclear sub, USS 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. —rcs0411@yahoo.com
    • submarine
    • tense
    • nuclear missile
    • mutiny
    • u.s. navy
    • 141 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Danger runs deep
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated R for strong language
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The scene in which the U.S.S. Alabama is diving for the first time is footage of the real submarine submerging. Tony Scott was following along in a helicopter obtaining shots of the ship. When the Captain of the Alabama requested that the helicopter cease filming, they submerged, which is what director Tony Scott was hoping for anyway.
    • Goofs
      On the bus prior to departing for the sub, the character Lt. Dougherty barks at a sailor for failing to address him as sir and orders him to stand at attention. While this is not inappropriate, ordering him to drop and do push ups is most definitely inappropriate. Superior officers, commissioned or non-commissioned, are never permitted to arbitrarily punish subordinates with physical exercise such as a basic training drill instructor would do. This is considered abusive treatment, an illegal order, and the subordinate is not obligated to obey. Further, the officer can be reprimanded for misusing their authority.
    • Quotes

      Capt. Ramsey: God help you if you're wrong.

      Hunter: If I'm wrong, then we're at war; God help us all.

    • Alternate versions
      The English language version includes a scene where Lt. Cmdr. Hunter (Denzel Washington) breaks up a fight between two sailors. One of the two men tells Hunter that they were arguing over which version of the character Silver Surfer was best, the one drawn by Jack Kirby or the one by Moebius. In the Italian version the comic book character over which the two men are fighting have been changed to Betty Boop and Felix the Cat.
    • Connections
      Edited into Time Under Fire (1997)
    • Soundtracks
      Piano Sonata No.14 Op.27 No.2
      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven

      Performed by Tatiana Nikolayeva

      Courtesy of Olympia Compact Discs, Ltd.

    User reviews245

    Review
    Top review
    Red Alert, Red Alert, Red Alert, Red Alert....
    Tense little action thriller on par with "The Hunt for Red October" has a nuclear submarine commander (Gene Hackman) and his new second-in-command (Denzel Washington) getting in a chess match of words and wits ala "Mutiny on the Bounty". Russian rebels may be about to launch nuclear missiles at any moment. Commands come through for Hackman to detonate the weapons from their ship, but then another message after that one which is incomplete splits the entire crew. Hackman thinks it is time to take control with aggression while Washington believes that this is way too important without knowing everything there is to know. A wide range of characters on the submarine (which includes Viggo Mortensen, Steve Zahn, James Gandolfini, Rick Schroeder, George Dzundza) must decide which of the all-world performers they are going to side with. The screenplay is mediocre really, but Hackman and Washington know how to overcome that and director Tony Scott keeps the pulse of his audience in high over-drive. Definitely an acceptable piece from the genre. 4 stars out of 5.
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    • Jul 10, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 12, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thủy Triều Đỏ
    • Filming locations
      • Burbank City Hall - 275 E. Olive Ave, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Hollywood Pictures
      • Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $53,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $91,387,195
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,612,190
      • May 14, 1995
    • Gross worldwide
      • $157,387,195
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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