Crimson Tide is a 1995 American action thriller film directed by Tony Scott and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer. The film takes place during a period of political turmoil in Russia, in which ultranationalists threaten to launch missiles at the United States and Japan. The USS Alabama, a nuclear missile submarine, receives an unconfirmed order to launch its missiles, signaling the start of World War III. The tension quickly rises as the sub's respected commander (Hackman) and his brilliant executive officer (Washington) clash over the validity of their orders, battling each other for control of the sub.
The film stars Gene Hackman and Denzel Washington, who portray two men at odds in the worst of situations, the possibility of war. The film has been praised for its intensity and the relationship between the two lead characters. The film has also been noted for its cracking dialogue, courtesy of an uncredited Quentin Tarantino.
Crimson Tide has been described as one of Tony Scott's more effective efforts and probably the best submarine movie since Hunt for the Red October. The film was a commercial success, grossing $157.4 million against a budget of $53 million.
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Cast
- Denzel Washington as Lieutenant Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter, Executive Officer (XO)
- Gene Hackman as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey, Commanding Officer (CO)
- George Dzundza as Chief of the Boat Walters (COB)
- Matt Craven as Lieutenant Roy Zimmer, Communications Officer (COMMO)
- Viggo Mortensen as Lieutenant Peter Ince, Weapons Officer (WEPS)
- James Gandolfini as Lieutenant Robert "Bobby" Dougherty, Supply Officer (SUPPO)
- Rocky Carroll as Lieutenant Darik Westergard, Operations Officer (OPS)
- Jaime P. Gomez as Officer of the Deck Mahoney (OOD)
- Michael Milhoan as Chief of the Watch Hunsicker (CPOOW)
- Scott Burkholder as Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter (TSO)
- Danny Nucci as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti, Sonar Supervisor
- Lillo Brancato, Jr. as Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler, Radio Operator
- Rick Schroder as Lieutenant Paul Hellerman, Damage Control Officer
- Steve Zahn as Seaman William Barnes
- Mark Christopher Lawrence as Leading Culinary Specialist Rono
- Ryan Phillippe as Seaman Grattam
- Eric Bruskotter as Bennefield
- Daniel von Bargen as Vladimir Radchenko, Russian ultra-nationalist leader
- Jason Robards as Rear Admiral Anderson (uncredited)
- Jim Reid Boyce as Diving Officer
Director: Tony Scott
Producer: Don Simpson, Jerry Bruckheimer
Writer: Richard P. Henrick, Michael Schiffer
Box Office Gross: $157,387,195
Distributor: Image Entertainment Inc., Buena Vista Pictures
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Release Date (Theaters): May 12, 1995
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016
