The Final Countdown
"Trapped outside the boundaries of time and space... 102 aircraft... 6,000 men... all missing."
Originally released in 1980. The Final Countdown is a war/action film. directed by Don Taylor.
Starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Katharine Ross
Synopsis
During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 31, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (647 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$16.6M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kirk Douglas
as Capt. Matthew Yelland
Martin Sheen
as Warren Lasky
Katharine Ross
as Laurel Scott
James Farentino
as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
Ron O'Neal
as Commander Dan Thurman
Charles Durning
as Senator Samuel Chapman
Victor Mohica
as Black Cloud
James Coleman
as Lt. Perry
Soon-Tek Oh
as Simura
Alvin Ing
as Lt. Kajima
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $16,647,800
Production Companies
- Bryna Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Final Countdown about?
During routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese atta...
Who directed The Final Countdown?
The Final Countdown was directed by Don Taylor.
How long is The Final Countdown?
The Final Countdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Final Countdown released?
The Final Countdown was released on January 31, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Final Countdown?
The main cast of The Final Countdown includes Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal.
Is The Final Countdown worth watching?
The Final Countdown has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 647 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.