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When Russian rebels gain control of nuclear weapons in the USSR, the United States retaliates by deploying the USS Alabama, a nuclear submarine commanded by Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman). But tensions soon begin to mount between the gung-ho Captain and his more cautious Lt. Commander (Denzel Washington). Produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer (TOPGUN, THE ROCK) and in the tradition of his own gritty thrillers MAN ON FIRE and REVENGE, director Tony Scott keeps the tension running high in this fast-paced military thriller. Hackman scores as the tradition-bound Ramsey, and Washington is superb as the thoughtful young officer who feels compelled to take a stand against his superior. CRIMSON TIDE remains an intense and intelligent thriller.

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ProducerJerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson

EAN8717418127169

eBay Product ID (ePID)59556737

Product Key Features

ActorDenzel Washington, Matt Craven, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza, Rocky Carroll, Chris Ellis, Jason Robards, Gene Hackman, Steve Zahn, Jaime P. Gomez, Danny Nucci, James Gandolfini, Rick Schroder

Film/TV TitleCrimson Tide

DirectorTony Scott

LanguageEnglish

Run Time111 Mins

Aspect Ratio16:9 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2007

FormatBlu-ray

FeaturesWidescreen

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate15

Country/Region of ManufactureUnited States of America

ComposerHans Zimmer

Additional InformationWhen Russian rebels gain control of nuclear weapons in the USSR, the United States retaliates by deploying the USS Alabama, a nuclear submarine commanded by Captain Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman). Veteran soldier and Naval legend Ramsey selects Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington)--a Harvard graduate who prefers using brains over weapons--as his Executive Officer. While submerged, the Alabama is attacked by a Russian sub and loses radio contact just as an order is being transmitted from headquarters. Old Navy dog Ramsey firmly believes that the interrupted transmission ends with an order to fire their nuclear missiles at the Russian rebels. Hunter, desperate to avoid starting World War III, is determined to re-establish radio contact and act only after complete orders are received. Without the second-in-command's agreement, the missiles cannot be launched, and soon Ramsey and Hunter are engaged in a tense battle of wills, forcing the crew to choose sides. <BR><BR><BR>Produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer (TOPGUN, THE ROCK) and in the tradition of his own gritty thrillers MAN ON FIRE and REVENGE, director Tony Scott keeps the tension running high in this fast-paced military thriller. Hackman scores as the tradition-bound Ramsey, and Washington is superb as the thoughtful young officer who feels compelled to take a stand against his superior. CRIMSON TIDE remains an intense and intelligent thriller.

ReviewsEntertainment Weekly - Ranked #8 in Entertainment Weekly's "10 Best Movies of 1995" -- "...Riveting....The two actors keep working to top each other's fury...", USA Today - "...[A] propulsively pulse-pounding undersea thriller....[A] supersonic race against the clock..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars, Variety - ...Skillfully crafted to maximize visual excitement and dramatic fireworks....An exciting, efficient, straight-ahead thriller...

ScreenwriterRichard P. Henrick, Quentin Tarantino, Michael Schiffer

EditorChris Lebenzon

Movie/TV TitleCrimson Tide

Director of PhotographyDariusz Wolski

Consumer AdviceContains strong language, sex references and violence