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Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Shaun Benson, Peter Sarsgaard
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
Id: 10896505
I'd forgotten I'd seen this one. It is not the action thriller that one would expect from a submarine drama. This is the true story of the first sea trials of the Soviet K-19 nuclear submarine, whose "Widowmaker" moniker refers to the many tragedies that befell the crew. Most not...( read more)
This true story of submarine events from the cold war time of the late 60s is one of the rare cases of an US movie taking an entirely Russian point of view. Which is odd, knowing Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson from countless other roles they don't seem to work as communistic milit...( read more)
When a nuclear submarine malfunctions, the crew has to prevent a nuclear disaster.
Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson are electrifying. Ford gives a fearless, demanding and commanding performance. Neeson is outstanding. Some of the best performances of their careers. A tremendous and exciting edge of your seat Cold War thriller. Loaded with suspense, emotion and tur...( read more)
Deux films en un: un film de mecs (plutôt réussi) et un film de sous-marin (plutôt moyen).
Unnecessary diversions in history and poorly attempted dramatic embellishment distract you from the true soul of the movie: a tale of Soviet sailors going above and beyond the call of duty to avert disaster and protect the dignity of the crew and the nation at large.
This is a decent film based on true events. Based on a story of Soviet soldiers on a submarine sent out on a mission run before the sub is even up to code. Of course the sub begans to leak radiation and the stubborn sub commander will not ask the Americans for help due to pride. ...( read more)
