Crimson Tide

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Overview

Crimson Tide, Tony Scott's claustrophobic tale of mutiny on a submarine, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish subtitles are accessible. The sound and picture quality is quite good, which is a very good thing considering the lack of supplemental materials. This disc will please fans of the film, but it ...
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Overview

Crimson Tide, Tony Scott's claustrophobic tale of mutiny on a submarine, comes to DVD with a widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1. A closed-captioned English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital 5.1, while a French soundtrack has been recorded in Dolby Digital Stereo. Spanish subtitles are accessible. The sound and picture quality is quite good, which is a very good thing considering the lack of supplemental materials. This disc will please fans of the film, but it does not offer anything of interest to anyone else.
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Special Features

French-language track; Spanish subtitles; Chapter search
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Ed Hulse
When it comes to building too-close-for-comfort tension and suspense, there's nothing like setting a film in the confines of a submarine. In the case of this gripping 1995 thriller, potential nuclear warfare ratchets the intensity that much higher. When rebels seize control of a Russian missile base, concerned Pentagon officials order the USS Alabama to destroy the site with their own nukes. That's just fine with Capt. Frank Ramsey (Gene Hackman), but when a garbled follow-up order suggests the presence of complicating factors, newly assigned Lt. Commander Ron Hunter (Denzel Washington) suggests they wait before launching a first strike. The resulting clash threatens to provoke a mutiny, which promises profound consequences. Director Tony Scott (Domino) eschews his trademark camera wizardry and concentrates on establishing a grim mood enhanced by the claustrophobic setting. Washington and Hackman, whose increasingly heated exchanges will raise the hair on the back of your neck, superbly convey the mounting tension. These two fine actors -- backed up by a great supporting cast that includes future stars Viggo Mortensen and James Gandolfini -- bring a complex human dimension to this modern action classic.
All Movie Guide
With intense actors like Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman fighting for the helm of a submarine, Crimson Tide can't help but be an edge-of-your-seat exercise in military head-butting. As the actors' voices rise, so does the viewer's pulse, to the point that even though it can't really end with the world blowing up, it sure seems like it might. What's more interesting is that with each man believing absolutely in his authority and position, the fate of the world falls into the hands of the subordinates; they must either carry out or disobey the orders, with possible dire consequences awaiting either decision. Considering how nervous and confused they look, weighing the minutiae of the military code book against their personal loyalties, this is a frightening prospect indeed. The conflict between following orders, the most bedrock principle of the military, and "doing the right thing," is not new to the movies, having been covered in fascinating films ranging from Fail-Safe (1964) to War Games (1983). But Crimson Tide is also equal to the task, resulting in a heart-pounding drama that isn't diminished by the film's post-Cold War release. A veteran of these Jerry Bruckheimer actioners, director Tony Scott makes Crimson Tide one of the most satisfying of that cheeky category. Quentin Tarantino's contributions as script doctor seem limited to intrusive bursts of his trademark pop culture patter, which call attention to themselves at the expense of an otherwise efficient narrative.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 2/4/1998
  • UPC: 717951000149
  • Original Release: 1995

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  • Source: Walt Disney Video
  • Region Code: 1
  • Aspect Ratio: Cinemascope (2.35:1)
  • Presentation: Wide Screen / Stereo
  • Sound: stereo
  • Language: English, Français
  • Time: 1:56:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 837

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Denzel Washington Lt. Commander Ron Hunter
Gene Hackman Capt. Frank Ramsey
George Dzundza Cob
Viggo Mortensen Lt. Peter (Weps) Ince
James Gandolfini Lt. Bobby Dougherty
Matt Craven Lt. Roy Zimmer
Daniel Von Bargen Vladimir Radchenko
Earl Billings Rick Marichek
Christopher Birt Helmsman
Bob Stone Bob The Magician
Jim Boyce Diving Officer
Lillo Brancato Jr. Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler
Eric Bruskotter Bennefield
Scott Burkholder TSO Billy Linkletter
Vanessa Bell Calloway Julia Hunter
Rocky Carroll Lt. Darik Westerguard
Michael Chieffo Chief Kline
Rad Daly Lt. Comdr. Nelson
Chris Ellis Additional Magician
Dennis Garber Fire Control Technician
Jaime Gomez Ood Mahoney
Scott Grimes Petty Officer Hilaire
Mark Christopher Lawrence Head Cook Rono
Michael Milhoan Hunsicker
Henry Mortensen Henry Ince
Danny Nucci Danny Rivetti
Sean O'Bryan Phone Talker
Warren Olney Anchorman
Ryan Phillippe Seaman Grattam
Jason Robards Jr. President of Inquiry Board at Pearl Harbor
Rick Schroder Lt. Paul Hellerman
Jacob Vargas Sonarman #2
Michael D. Weatherred Radioman #1
Steve Zahn William Barnes
Technical Credits
Tony Scott Director
Pete Antico Stunts
Jerry Bruckheimer Producer
Lucas Foster Executive Producer
John Gray Special Effects
Richard P. Henrick Original Story, Screenwriter
Dream Quest Images Special Effects
William B. Kaplan Sound/Sound Designer
Rick Kline Sound/Sound Designer
Richard J. Lawrence Set Decoration/Design
Chris Lebenzon Editor
George Little Costumes/Costume Designer
Don McGovern Stunts
Michael White Production Designer
Mickey Michaels Set Decoration/Design
Mike Moder Executive Producer, Producer
James Murakami Art Director
Nick Navarro Set Decoration/Design
Jim Nickerson Stunts
Alan Oliney Stunts
Chuck Picerni Jr. Stunts
Gary Price Stunts
Martin Schaer Camera Operator
Michael Schiffer Original Story, Screenwriter
Don Simpson Producer
James W. Skotchdopole Associate Producer
Michael St. Hilaire Camera Operator
Victoria Thomas Casting
Bill Unger Executive Producer
Dianne I. Wager Art Director
Gregory H. Watkins Sound/Sound Designer
Dariusz Wolski Cinematographer
Ellen Wong Makeup
Don Woodruff Art Director
Hoyt Yeatman Special Effects
Hans Zimmer Score Composer, Songwriter
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Scene Index

Chapter Selection
0. Chapter Selection
1. Program Start [:32]
2. Welcome Aboard [4:49]
3. Back In Business [4:49]
4. Just Say Good-bye [2:08]
5. Back In Business [4:56]
6. A Couple Of Points [1:14]
7. Complicated Dinner Talk [3:16]
8. Fire In The Gallery [3:22]
9. In The Captain's Quarters [:18]
10. Emergency Action Message [:18]
11. Very Inspiring [3:33]
12. Strategic Missile Launch [:10]
13. Akula-Class Hunter [:10]
14. Limited Transmission [:33]
15. Torpedoes In The Water! [5:35]
16. A Clash Over Orders [4:57]
17. Relieved Of Duty [:10]
18. Another Akula Attack [:10]
19. Hull Crush Depth [2:08]
20. Stand Aside [:07]
21. A Crew In Turmoil [:07]
22. It's All Up To You [1:19]
23. Captain Has The Conn [2:06]
24. In The Officers' Mess [:08]
25. Rivetti Gets Tough [:08]
26. A Call To Weps [1:24]
27. Ready To Launch [3:42]
28. The Captain's Key [2:12]
29. At Periscope Depth [3:04]
30. Three Minutes [2:59]
31. EAM Authenticated [:18]
32. Pearl Harbor [5:44]
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Menu

Main
   Menu Group #1 with 33 chapter(s) covering 01:55:46
Set Up
   Spoken Languages
   Captions And Subtitles
Additional Titles
Play
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Great film

    It is the acting that truly makes this one a must see! You do not have to be a military/war films fanatic to truly enjoy it. The film is very well done so that it is not just a bunch of Naval, technical double-talk.

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