Crimson Tide
Drama, Thriller
Disney / Buena Vista  (1995) 116 mins R

7.1 (27,521 votes)
In the face of the ultimate nuclear showdown, one man has absolute power. And one man will do anything to stop him.

Dynamic Denzel Washington joins Hollywood favorite Gene Hackman in this intense action thriller that's a smash hit with audiences and critics alike! In the midst of a global crisis, the USS Alabama receives an unconfirmed order to launch its nuclear missiles-signaling the start of WWIII. The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander (Hackman) and his brilliant executive officer (Washington) clash over the validity of their orders battling each other for control of the sub! As this epic struggle rages under the sea, Crimson Tide brings motion picture excitement to a new level-and you to the edge of your seat!...

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Cast and Crew
Denzel Washington  ......  Lt. Commander Ron Hunter
Viggo Mortensen  ......  Lt. Peter 'WEAPS' Ince
James Gandolfini  ......  Lt. Bobby Dougherty
George Dzundza  ......  Chief of the Boat
Gene Hackman  ......  Capt. Frank Ramsey
Matt Craven  ......  Lt. Roy Zimmer, USS Alabama Communications Officer
Director  .....  Tony Scott
Producer  .....  Lucas Foster; Bill Unger; Jerry Bruckheimer; Don Simpson
Writer  .....  Michael Schiffer; Richard P. Henrick
Notes
Goofs:
Factual errors: During the galley fire the General Alarm would have been sounded and the crew would all have to don EAB's (Emergency Air Breathing) masks, yet none were worn. (more)

Trivia:
The "Sonar" panels constantly depicted in the film are completely false. The movie versions off a dumbed down pseudo radar screen, complete with a sweeptrack and bears absolutely no resemblance to a broadband passive sonar display. This was done to give the audience a more visual feel for the otherwise auditory science of Sonar operation. (more)

Filming Locations:
Chapman University - One University Drive, Orange, California, USA

Quotes:
Peter "Weps" Ince: Maybe it's not as bad as it looks...
[pager beeps]
Peter "Weps" Ince: It is.
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Awards:
Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations (more)