Crimson Tide
"Danger runs deep."
Originally released in 1995. Crimson Tide is a thriller/action film. directed by Tony Scott.
Starring Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, and Matt Craven
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 12, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,921 votes)
Budget
$53M
Production budget
Box Office
$157.4M
3.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Denzel Washington
as Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman
as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven
as Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza
as Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen
as Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini
as Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll
as Lt. Darik Westergard
Jaime Gomez
as Officer of the Deck Mahoney
Michael Milhoan
as Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
Scott Burkholder
as Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $53,000,000
- Revenue
- $157,387,195
Production Companies
- Hollywood Pictures
- Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crimson Tide about?
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. ...
Who directed Crimson Tide?
Crimson Tide was directed by Tony Scott.
How long is Crimson Tide?
Crimson Tide has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Crimson Tide released?
Crimson Tide was released on May 12, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crimson Tide?
The main cast of Crimson Tide includes Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, Matt Craven, George Dzundza, Viggo Mortensen.
Is Crimson Tide worth watching?
Crimson Tide has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,921 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.