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Crimson Tide

Crimson Tide

Thriller · Action · Drama · 1995

After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.

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Crimson Tide

“Danger runs deep.”

1995 Thriller · Action · Drama 1h 56m

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7.2 / 10

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After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.

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Directed by

Tony Scott

Written by

Michael Schiffer · Richard P. Henrick

Denzel Washington

Denzel Washington

Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey

Matt Craven

Matt Craven

Lt. Roy Zimmer

George Dzundza

George Dzundza

Chief of the Boat Cob

Viggo Mortensen

Viggo Mortensen

Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince

James Gandolfini

James Gandolfini

Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty

Rocky Carroll

Rocky Carroll

Lt. Darik Westergard

Court is in session

Put Crimson Tide on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.