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Crimson Tide, 1995

Starring: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman

Directed by: Tony Scott

Written by: Quentin Tarantino

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 116 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:7.2

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The mood of Crimson Tide is suspenseful, bleak, and rough. The plot centers around going against the rules, leadership, and intrigues. It is a thriller, action, and drama movie. In approach, Crimson Tide is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a submarine. The setting is Russia. Crimson Tide happens in the 1990s. The movie is known for being an award winner and critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for a boys' night. Note that Crimson Tide includes profanity and violent content.

Summary 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-command's 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.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	12 May 1995
Runtime:	116 min

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Denzel Washington

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Gene Hackman

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Directed by Hollywood's slickest hack, Tony Scott ("Top Gun"), with a script doctored by Quentin Tarantino--you won't need sonar to spot his contributions. Full Review

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by: Staff(not credited)

San Francisco Chronicle

The submarine drama, which opens today, has everything you could want from an action thriller and a few other things you usually can't hope to expect: an excellent script, first-rate performances and a story that has more to do with individuals than... Full Review

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by: Mick LaSalle

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