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Steel Sharks

  • 19971997
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  • 1h 34m
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4.1/10
416
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Steel Sharks (1997)
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In this undersea thriller, a United States chemist is captured by terrorists. But a rescue attempt by an elite group of Navy Seals goes wrong when they are captured. Now they must wage a sil... Read allIn this undersea thriller, a United States chemist is captured by terrorists. But a rescue attempt by an elite group of Navy Seals goes wrong when they are captured. Now they must wage a silent war beneath the waves.In this undersea thriller, a United States chemist is captured by terrorists. But a rescue attempt by an elite group of Navy Seals goes wrong when they are captured. Now they must wage a silent war beneath the waves.
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
416
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Rodney McDonald
  • Writers
    • William C. Martell(screenplay)
    • Rodney McDonald(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Billy Dee Williams
    • Billy Warlock
Top credits
  • Director
    • Rodney McDonald
  • Writers
    • William C. Martell(screenplay)
    • Rodney McDonald(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Gary Busey
    • Billy Dee Williams
    • Billy Warlock
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    • 12User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
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    Steel Sharks (1997)
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    Gary Busey
    Gary Busey
    • Cmdr. Bill McKayas Cmdr. Bill McKay
    Billy Dee Williams
    Billy Dee Williams
    • Adm. Jim Perryas Adm. Jim Perry
    Billy Warlock
    Billy Warlock
    • Bob Rogersas Bob Rogers
    Shaun Toub
    Shaun Toub
    • Capt. Reza Lashgaras Capt. Reza Lashgar
    Robert Miranda
    Robert Miranda
    • Gregorovas Gregorov
    David Roberson
    David Roberson
    • Lt. Dave Zamborskias Lt. Dave Zamborski
    Barry Livingston
    Barry Livingston
    • Dr. John Van Tassetas Dr. John Van Tasset
    Tim Abell
    Tim Abell
    • Cordas Cord
    Mathew St. Patrick
    Mathew St. Patrick
    • Mattoxas Mattox
    Eric Lawson
    • Adm. Evansas Adm. Evans
    Tim Lounibos
    Tim Lounibos
    • Mackas Mack
    Matthew R. Anderson
    Matthew R. Anderson
    • PO Kaplanas PO Kaplan
    Larry Poindexter
    Larry Poindexter
    • Dobbinsas Dobbins
    Anthony Griffith
    Anthony Griffith
    • Bernieas Bernie
    Miranda Wolfe
    • Lt. Hickeyas Lt. Hickey
    Ahmed Ahmed
    Ahmed Ahmed
    • Lt. Noussavias Lt. Noussavi
    Curnal Achilles Aulisio
    • Plesheas Pleshe
    Jeff Burnett
    • Montieroas Montiero
    • Director
      • Rodney McDonald
    • Writers
      • William C. Martell(screenplay) (story)
      • Rodney McDonald(screenplay)
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    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Bernie: [defiantly as he's interrogated] I'll Die First

      Capt. Reza Lashgar: [smugly pulls a gun] And So You Shall

      [fires point blank]

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    User reviews12

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    Top review
    5/10
    Brought back memories of "Under Siege"...
    This movie started out very slow, but then picked up the pace, and started to become more exciting. I nearly fell asleep during the first half hour, but sort of woke up during the last parts of the film, when you got to know the characters a bit better, and their escape from the submarine began.

    I thought it was kind of funny that the foreigners couldn't decide on whether to speak in their native language, or to speak English, it just seemed like improvised play and/or poor planning.

    I liked most of the actors though, and especially thought that Gary Busey's portrayal of the bizarre captain (he always said something weird in critical moments) was amusing. Seeing him in navy clothes brought back some memories of "Under Siege", where he also appeared in the same kind of outfit, and also acted crazy throughout. Shaun Toub does a good job as the rival Iraqi/Iranian submarine-captain too, albeit a quite typical "bad middle-eastern warmonger" portrayal though.

    Overall, I have to give this movie 5/10, because it wasn't completely bad, and some of the settings were kind of cool, but it was just unexciting, dull, and lacked genuine thrills and excitement..

    But to be honest, this movie just lacks the presence of Steven Seagal.. Billy Dee Williams giving orders through a walkie-talkie, and a crew of generic Navy Seals led by Billy Warlock doesn't quite cut it.
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    • May 21, 2002

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    • Release date
      • April 22, 1997 (Greece)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Tiburones de acero
    • Filming locations
      • USS Enterprise, San Diego, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Cabin Fever Entertainment
      • Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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