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1997-11-19 · 92 min · ★ 3.8

Drama · Action · Thriller

When a nuclear attack submarine crashes on the floor of the Artic ocean, it's up to a pair of research scientists to save the entire crew before time and oxygen run out.

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Directors
Alan Smithee, Gregg Champion
Production companies
Trimark Pictures, Muraglia/Sladek Filmworks, The Carousel Picture Company, USA Pictures
Countries
United States of America, Luxembourg
Status
Released
Budget
USD 17,000,000

Top Cast

Stephen BaldwinStephen BaldwinRick Postley
Gabrielle AnwarGabrielle AnwarLaura Dyson
Tom ContiTom ContiHarry Rheinhartdt
Chris MulkeyChris MulkeyCommander Kirsch
Tony PlanaTony PlanaLt. Commander Melges
Joe DainJoe DainSonar Chief Fleck
Chris TaaffeLieutenant Hayes
Kevin ConnollyKevin ConnollyPetty Officer Holliday
Eugene WilliamsLieutenant Weston
Matt KennedyNavigation
Paul AbbottBallast
Joel TraywickDive
Michael CaradonnaMichael CaradonnaMiller
Doug McKeonDoug McKeonChief of the Boat
Twirlee DeLite DollisonFrancis
Nikki CoxNikki CoxHolliday's Girlfriend
Joyce BrooksElise Weston
Courtney GoreWeston's Daughter
Daniel SladekGate Guard
Thambo KasinathanSonar Assistant

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