Crimson Tide

Year:

1995

Duration:

116 min | USA:123 min (extended version)

Genres:

Action | Drama | Thriller

IMDB rate:

7.3

Director:

Tony Scott

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations

Details

Country: USA

Release Date: 1995-05-12

Filming Locations: Burbank City Hall - 275 E. Olive Ave, Burbank, California, USA

Earnings

Budget: $53,000,000

Gross: $91,400,000 (USA)£5,023,381 (UK)

Cast

Actor

Character

Viggo Mortensen

Crimson Tide

Denzel Washington

Lt. Commander Ron Hunter

Gene Hackman

Capt. Frank Ramsey

Matt Craven

Lt. Roy Zimmer, USS Alabama Communications Officer

George Dzundza

Chief of the Boat

James Gandolfini

Lt. Bobby Dougherty

Rocky Carroll

Lt. Darik Westergaurd

Jaime Gomez

Officer of the Deck Mahoney

Michael Milhoan

Chief of the Watch Hunsicker

Scott Burkholder

T.S.O. Billy Linkletter

Danny Nucci

Petty Officer First Class Danny Rivetti

Lillo Brancato

Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler

Eric Bruskotter

Bennefield

Ricky Schroder

Lt. Paul Hellerman

Steve Zahn

William Barnes

Marcello Thedford

Lawson

R.J. Knoll

Marty Sotille

Billy Devlin

Navigator

Matthew Barry

Planesman (as Matt Barry)

Christopher Birt

Helmsman

Jim Boyce

Diving Officer

Jacob Vargas

Sonarman #2

Kai Lennox

Sonarman #3

Michael D. Weatherred

Radioman #1 (as Michael Weatherred)

Tommy Bush

Admiral Williams

Earl Billings

Rick Marichek

Mark Christopher Lawrence

Rono, Head Cook

Michael Chieffo

Chief Kline

Ashley Smock

Guard #1

James Lesure

Guard #2

Trevor St. John

Launcher

Dennis Garber

Fire Control Technician

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Julia Hunter

Brenden Jefferson

Luke

Ashley Calloway

Robin

Daniel von Bargen

Vladimir Radchenko

Richard Valeriani

CNN Reporter on French Carrier Foch

Warren Olney

Anchorman

Rad Daly

Lt. Cmdr. Nelson

Sean O'Bryan

Phone Talker

Victor Togunde

Sailor with Oba

Troy A. Cephers

Sailor #1

Armand Watson

Seaman Davis

Brent Goldberg

Phone Talker #2 (as Brent Michael Goldberg)

Scott Grimes

Petty Officer Hilaire

Ryan Phillippe

Seaman Grattam

Dale Andre Lee Everett

Firing Key Runner

Angela C. Tortu

Ramsey Aide

Ronald Ramessar

Mr. Westergard

Robin Faraday

Mrs. Westergard

Bob Stone

Bob the Magician

Henry Mortensen

Henry Ince

Chris Ellis

Additional Magician

Skip Beard

Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)

John Daniels

Sailor (uncredited)

Gerald Emerick

(uncredited)

Mo Gallini

Seaman Kuhne (uncredited)

Steve Gonzales

Soldier (uncredited)

Jason Robards

Rear Admiral Anderson, Board of Inquiry President (uncredited)

Rayder Woods

Ensign (uncredited)

Did you know?

Trivia

In the prelude, the CNN reporter (played by former NBC correspondent Richard Valeriani) establishes his location as "Reporting live from the French aircraft carrier Foch in the Mediterranean Sea." The carrier's namesake, French General Ferdinand Foch, once notably commented, "Aviation is fine as a sport. But as an instrument of war, it is worthless."

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Robert Towne and Steven Zaillian also contributed key scenes. Towne wrote the "Von Clausewitz" scene, having to do with the essential nature of war.

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When Lt. Cmdr Hunter is relieved of duty, Cpt.Ramsey says "Get Lt. Zimmer in here!" Hans Zimmer composed the films soundtrack and his name was added to the script to pay him honor.

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Goofs

During the galley fire the General Alarm would have been sounded and the crew would all have to don EAB's (Emergency Air Breathing) masks, yet none were worn.

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The crisis begins on October 21, which is called "day one". On November 2, the over-voice calls it "day 12". This would be day 13.

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The Rear Admiral from the briefing at the beginning and the Rear Admiral from the review board at the end have the exact same awards (ribbons) on their uniforms which is highly unlikely.

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Quotes

Capt. Ramsey: How do you like that cigar?

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Capt. Ramsey: This is the captain. Set condition 1SQ for strategic missile launch. Spin up missiles one through five, and 20 through 24. The release of nuclear weapons has been authorized. This is not a drill.

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Capt. Ramsey: Mr Ince, Mr Ince, unlock the tactical firing trigger.

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Faq

Q

What are the differences between the theatrical version and the Unrated Extended Version?

A

The Unrated Extended Version runs more than 6 minutes longer than the theatrical version. It extends the story in many scenes. A detailed comparison between both versions can be found here.

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