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…
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.
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman
Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven
Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza
Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen
Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini
Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll
Lt. Darik Westergard
Jaime Gomez
Officer of the Deck Mahoney
Michael Milhoan
Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
Scott Burkholder
Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Danny Nucci
Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
Lillo Brancato
Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler
Eric Bruskotter
Bennefield
Ricky Schroder
Lt. Paul Hellerman
Steve Zahn
Seaman William Barnes
Marcello Thedford
Lawson
Reviews
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…
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…
FAQ about Crimson Tide
What is Crimson Tide about?
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…
When was Crimson Tide released?
Crimson Tide was released in 1995.
What genres does Crimson Tide belong to?
Crimson Tide is categorised as Thriller, Action, Drama, War.
Who stars in Crimson Tide?
The cast of Crimson Tide includes Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen.