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1995

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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). Veteran soldier and Naval legend Ramsey selects Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington)--a Harvard graduate who prefers using .. Read more

Starring	Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen
Director	Tony Scott
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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- Ranked #8 in Entertainment Weekly's "10 Best Movies of 1995" -- "...Riveting....The two actors keep working to top each other's fury..."
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- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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- - 4
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  Exciting mix of tension and personal conflict
  
  I enjoyed this film from start to finish. The relationship between Gene Hackman (right wing macho man with hidden complexities) and Denzil Washington (liberal... read more »
  
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  - Denis Watkins
  - Pembrokeshire, Wales
  - 23 Jan 2005 at 16:26
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  Great ride of a film
  
  Can't really fault this film - great script, great tension, great acting and a good-looking bluray. It's not about action it's about people so if ... read more »
  
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  - 27 Feb 2012 at 00:35
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  Thought Provoking
  
  Wasn't sure at first, I ordered this after hearing the soundtrack and wanted to see what the film was like. Found myself being drawn in by the performances ... read more »
  
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  - 19 Dec 2011 at 20:44
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  Awesome Movie
  
  Washington, Hackman, Mortensen. Great cast, awesome movie. One of my all time favourites with it's blend of tension and fantastic story.
  
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- - Trafford99
  - 2 reviews
  - south normanton
  - 20 Oct 2011 at 22:34
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  Crimson Tide - submarine action unlimited
  
  This movie is one of the most enthralling dramas I have seen in recent years. The tension created in the action scenes made me feel I was actually on the USS ... read more »
  
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- - DouglasB
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  - Paisley
  - 31 Aug 2011 at 21:41
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  Good, tense drama
  
  As someone else cleverly rounded this up - it is an exciting mix of tension and personal conflict between the two main characters.
  
  This is definitely... read more »
  
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  - Farnborough
  - 22 Jun 2011 at 13:09
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  Crimson-Tide -Denzel Washington
  
  This is defnatly one for the boys!! I enjoyed it but it is not D.Washingtons best work.Hackman on the otherside is playing a caracter which I my oppinion he has... read more »
  
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  - Didcot
  - 18 Feb 2011 at 09:41
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  Submarine story
  
  Well written story line about an old commander in the usa navy and the young whipper snapper as his deputy. Is mutiny the motivation? enjoyable
  
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- - martyns
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  - Derby
  - 24 Aug 2010 at 14:28
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  Great captivating show with a simple plot
  
  We really like this show. A simple, straightforward plot, but the performance by Washington is very captivating. There aren't that many this type of Cold ... read more »
  
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  - Letchworth GC
  - 04 Aug 2010 at 09:00
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  Dunno tbh!
  
  Watched for 30 minutes & then got bored. Could have been good, could have been crap but I know for a fact that the first 30 mins were pretty boring!!!
  
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- - gianino
  - 500 reviews
  - London
  - 23 May 2010 at 20:56
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  On the edge of my seat.
  
  Despite a plot that should have everyone cringing at the obvious clichés, this film rises above it to send a chill and a thrill.
  
  Mostly due to... read more »
  
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- - JerryFn
  - 7 reviews
  - Herefordshire
  - 17 May 2010 at 10:11
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- - 4
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  Exciting mix of tension and personal conflict
  
  I enjoyed this film from start to finish. The relationship between Gene Hackman (right wing macho man with hidden complexities) and Denzil Washington (liberal... read more »
  
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  - Denis Watkins
  - Pembrokeshire, Wales
  - 23 Jan 2005 at 16:26
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  Crimson Tide
  
  Stars gene Hackman and Denzil Washington
  
  The story is set aboard a nuclear submarine and highlights the tensions than can develop in a close ... read more »
  
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  - Beverley, England
  - 27 Jul 2004 at 10:33
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  Stonking good thriller...
  
  Stonking good thriller! Hackman & Washington are good foils for the other as the "old" and the "new" sea dogs. Gripping to the end.
  
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- - Robert#138
  - LEEK
  - 19 Mar 2004 at 12:39
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  Thriller in every sense
  
  This is one of the best submarine movies to date, on a par with the Red October. The realism and tension were matched only by the acting of Hackman and ... read more »
  
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- - bill2807
  - Renfrewshire
  - 26 Nov 2003 at 15:50
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  On the edge of my seat.
  
  Despite a plot that should have everyone cringing at the obvious clichés, this film rises above it to send a chill and a thrill.
  
  Mostly due to... read more »
  
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- - JerryFn
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  - Herefordshire
  - 17 May 2010 at 10:11
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  this movie is great ...
  
  this movie is great very good movie to watch, alot of drama denzel washington is very good in this one....
  
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- - Henry#7
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  - 26 Mar 2004 at 19:42
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  Good suspense film
  
  Family enjoyed this film, kept you glued to the film
  
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  - Somerset
  - 05 Apr 2005 at 18:16
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  Washington and Hackman an Explosive combination
  
  This is one of my all time favourites, Outstanding acting and script with tense action too.Densel washington always delivers as does Gene Hackman.
  
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- - jason wood
  - Harrogate England
  - 17 Aug 2005 at 09:07
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  Crimson Tide
  
  The tide is in for this film,
  
  A good film that will keep you glued to the screen, [ unless you get sea sick ].
  
  The acting is not too ... read more »
  
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- - sid
  - Manchester
  - 25 Nov 2005 at 23:18
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  ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT
  
  I've lost count how many times I've seen this film but I still enjoy it as much as the first. This film has fine actors and loads of excitement. ... read more »
  
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- 200713
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  - Scarborough, England
  - 31 Jan 2006 at 12:58

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Critics' reviews
- Ranked #8 in Entertainment Weekly's "10 Best Movies of 1995" -- "...Riveting....The two actors keep working to top each other's fury..."
- 10080
- - Entertainment Weekly
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...Skillfully crafted to maximize visual excitement and dramatic fireworks....An exciting, efficient, straight-ahead thriller..."
- 10082
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...[A] propulsively pulse-pounding undersea thriller....[A] supersonic race against the clock..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars
- 10081
- - USA Today
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- The crisis in the former Soviet Union has intensified. With a nuclear base in the hands of nationalist rebels, the... read more on Time Out
- 44729
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- A thriller that grips and entertains despite its predictability and the familiarity of its doomsday scenario.
- 31480
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42

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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). Veteran soldier and Naval legend Ramsey selects Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington)--a Harvard ...