72 Meters
Originally released in 2004. 72 Meters is a action/drama film. directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
Starring Sergey Makovetskiy, Marat Basharov, and Andrey Krasko
Synopsis
The film begins in the 1980s Soviet Union. Two best friends, Orlov and Muravyev, are serving at the Black Sea Navy Base in Sevastopol, Crimea. Both fall in love with one beautiful girl Nelly, and their friendship suffers a first blow. Because she picks Muravyev, his friend Orlov struggles with an inferiority complex and becomes a secretive alcoholic. After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, both friends are transferred to the Northern Fleet on the Polar Ocean. One day their sub is performing a routine training. A disturbed WWII mine slowly moves on a collision course with the sub. A mighty blast knocks down everyone inside the wrecked sub, 72 meters below the sea level. Then ensues a nerve-racking struggle for survival.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 12, 2004
21 years ago
Runtime
1h 57m
117 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (39 votes)
Budget
$1.6M
Production budget
Language
Russian
Original language
Country
Russia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sergey Makovetskiy
as Chernenko
Marat Basharov
as Petr Orlov
Andrey Krasko
as Gennady Yanichar
Dmitri Ulyanov
as Captain-Leutenant Ivan Murav'yov
Chulpan Khamatova
as Nelli
Stanislav Nikolski
as seaman Molodoy
Sergey Garmash
as Nikolay Kraus
Vladislav Galkin
as Mikhailov
Igor Livanov
as Konovalenko
Amadu Mamadakov
as Sailor Mukambetov
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- RU
- Budget
- $1,600,000
Production Companies
- Channel One
- Studio Trite
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 72 Meters about?
The film begins in the 1980s Soviet Union. Two best friends, Orlov and Muravyev, are serving at the Black Sea Navy Base in Sevastopol, Crimea. Both fall in love with one beautiful girl Nelly, and t...
Who directed 72 Meters?
72 Meters was directed by Vladimir Khotinenko.
How long is 72 Meters?
72 Meters has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).
When was 72 Meters released?
72 Meters was released on February 12, 2004 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 72 Meters?
The main cast of 72 Meters includes Sergey Makovetskiy, Marat Basharov, Andrey Krasko, Dmitri Ulyanov, Chulpan Khamatova.