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Hostile Waters

Hostile Waters

TV Movie · Drama · Thriller · 1997

Based on true events, an American submarine collides into a Soviet sub of the coast of America and an ensuing standoff occurs that could lead to total annihilation.

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Hostile Waters

“We were seconds from death and we didn't know it.”

1997 TV Movie · Drama · Thriller 1h 34m

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6.1 / 10

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Based on true events, an American submarine collides into a Soviet sub of the coast of America and an ensuing standoff occurs that could lead to total annihilation.

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Directed by

David Drury

Written by

Troy Kennedy Martin

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Cap. Britanov

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

Aurora Skipper

Max von Sydow

Max von Sydow

Admiral Chernavin

Colm Feore

Colm Feore

Pshenishny

Rob Campbell

Rob Campbell

Sergei Preminin

Harris Yulin

Harris Yulin

Admiral Quinn

Regina Taylor

Regina Taylor

Lt. Curtis

Court is in session

Put Hostile Waters on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.