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This is an all-new, extended cut of CRIMSON TIDE. 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). 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-commandÆs 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.

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ProducerJerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson

EAN8717418104467

eBay Product ID (ePID)59525192

Product Key Features

ActorDenzel Washington, Matt Craven, Gene Hackman, Viggo Mortensen, George Dzundza, Steve Zahn, James Gandolfini, Rick Schroder

Film/TV TitleCrimson Tide (Extended Cut)

DirectorTony Scott

LanguageEnglish

Run Time118 Mins

Aspect Ratio2.35 Anamorphic Wide Screen

Release Year2006

FormatDVD

FeaturesWidescreen

GenreThriller, General

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate15

ComposerHans Zimmer

Additional InformationThis is an all-new, extended cut of CRIMSON TIDE. 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). 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-commandÆs 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. In the tradition of TOP GUN and TRUE ROMANCE, 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.

ReviewsChicago Sun Times - It's clever....It's also daring....This is the rare kind of war movie that not only thrills people while they're watching it, but invites them to leave the theater actually discussing the issues

Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1

EditorChris Lebenzon

Movie/TV TitleCrimson Tide (Extended Cut)

WriterRichard P. Henrick, Michael Schiffer