Danger runs deep.
After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Crimson Tide (1995) is a thriller, action, drama and war film directed by Tony Scott, released on May 12, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven and George Dzundza. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 2,063 ratings.
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Denzel Washington
as Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman
as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven
as Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza
as Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen
as Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini
as Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll
as Lt. Darik Westergard
Jaime Gomez
as Officer of the Deck Mahoney
Michael Milhoan
as Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
Scott Burkholder
as Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Danny Nucci
as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
Lillo Brancato
as Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler
Directed by Tony Scott, written by Michael Schiffer, Richard P. Henrick and Michael Schiffer, produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Don Simpson.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 2,063 ratings.
A mutiny thriller that delivers the goods wholesale. Russian rebels have seized one of their government's nuclear missile bases and are threatening to attack the U.S.A. A patrolling US nuclear submarine is ordered to fire, but almost straight afterwards an incomplete counter order brings uncertainty. The submarine Captain and the Executive Officer come into conflict as to which order to follow, and thus the subs…
Reviewed on August 28, 2014
Probably my favourite Tony Scott film, amidst stiff competition. The acting of both Hackman and Washington, plus the fine supporting cast, is top-drawer, and Scott keeps the suspense up, the film's as tight as a drum. It's rumoured that there were plenty of script doctors, including Quentin Tarantino, but that's no crime--especially when it works. One of my favourite submarine films--it's up there in my books with…
Reviewed on May 13, 2016
I'm a big fan of submarine thrillers, and on the face of it - this should have been good. Gene Hackman is the experienced Captain of the USS "Alabama", sent to sea with a new Executive Officer (Denzel Washington) amidst a crisis in Russia that could result in nuclear warfare. Once on their mission, the two men dance around each other, probing and testing until they get a message to launch their missiles. This is…
Reviewed on August 27, 2023
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The main cast of Crimson Tide (1995) includes Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza and Viggo Mortensen. The film was directed by Tony Scott. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Crimson Tide was released on May 12, 1995 and runs for 1h 56m.
Crimson Tide (1995) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 2,063 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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