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Release Date:
30 June 2000 (USA) moreTagline:
In the Fall of 1991, the "Andrea Gail" left Gloucester, Mass. and headed for the fishing grounds of the North Atlantic. Two weeks later, an event took place that had never occurred in recorded history. morePlot:
An unusually intense storm pattern catches some commercial fishermen unaware and puts them in mortal danger. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 19 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(68 articles)
Weekend Movie News Wrap Up: July 5th, 2009 (From Screen Rant. 5 July 2009, 6:21 PM, PDT)
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An intense, real and emotional experience. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| George Clooney | ... | Billy Tyne | |
| Mark Wahlberg | ... | Bobby Shatford | |
| Diane Lane | ... | Christina Cotter | |
| John C. Reilly | ... | Dale 'Murph' Murphy | |
| William Fichtner | ... | David 'Sully' Sullivan | |
| John Hawkes | ... | Michael 'Bugsy' Moran | |
| Allen Payne | ... | Alfred Pierre | |
| Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio | ... | Linda Greenlaw | |
| Karen Allen | ... | Melissa Brown | |
| Cherry Jones | ... | Edie Bailey | |
| Bob Gunton | ... | Alexander McAnally III | |
| Christopher McDonald | ... | Todd Gross | |
| Michael Ironside | ... | Bob Brown | |
| Rusty Schwimmer | ... | Irene 'Big Red' Johnson | |
| Janet Wright | ... | Ethel Shatford |
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Rated PG-13 for language and scenes of peril.Parents Guide:
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130 minCountry:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 | Malaysia:U | Brazil:12 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Chile:14 | Finland:K-12 | France:U | Germany:12 (bw) | Hong Kong:IIB | Mexico:B | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | Norway:15 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:PG | South Korea:12 | Spain:13 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 (certificate #37526) | Philippines:PG-13Fun Stuff
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Mark Wahlberg stayed in Bobby Shatford's room above the Crow's Nest bar and even checked ID's at the door one night. moreGoofs:
Continuity: Just before the Andrea Gail is overturned and sunk, she is shown from above approaching a giant wave, with her stablizing "out-riggers" deployed. The next shot she is shown head-on and they are not in view. Finally, she is shown from above again, climbing the wave, and the stablizers are again deployed. moreQuotes:
Dale 'Murph' Murphy: So, I guess you're the big hero, huh?David 'Sully' Sullivan: You would have done the same for me. Isn't that what I'm supposed to say?
Dale 'Murph' Murphy: You can say what you want, but... I'm sure glad you know how to swim.
David 'Sully' Sullivan: Well, that's real big of you, Murph.
Dale 'Murph' Murphy: It's all I can manage right now. I'll work on it. All right?
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Man in the Box moreFAQ
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Heading into this film I did not expect the full on and intense experience that it delivered. I expected brilliant and seamless computer graphics, they were delivered. I expected a fairly personal story about the people involved, that was delivered. I expected some amazing sounds and sights, and I got them.
While I was watching this film, I couldn't help being aware of the fact that the people being tossed around the sea were, at least in part, real and that this movie was based on what they went through. But I also got more... I got to be in the storm and feel my heart quicken a little as the fishing vessel edges up impossibly large waves, and then crashes down to face another.
It is not a pretty film, it portrays very well the harsh environment in which it is set. It is a 'real' film, that doesn't seem to pull any punches.
The photography is excellent and really draws you in, it is fluid and makes you feel close to the action. The acting is very good, it really connects you with the crew of the Andrea Gail and those around them. The computer animation is what you would expect it to be - almost seamless - it delivers huge waves and powerful storm cells.
This is one of the best films I have seen in a long time, and truly removes you from your reality and into the storm.