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K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

PG_13 138 min  -  Drama | History | Thriller  -   19 July 2002 (USA)
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When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

Director:

Kathryn Bigelow

Writers:

Louis Nowra (story), Christopher Kyle (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sam Spruell ...
Peter Stebbings ...
Christian Camargo ...
Roman Podhora Roman Podhora ...
Sam Redford ...
Steve Nicolson Steve Nicolson ...
Liam Neeson ...
Ravil Isyanov ...
Tim Woodward ...
Lex Shrapnel ...
Shaun Benson ...
Kris Holden-Ried ...
Anton (as Kristen Holden-Ried)
Dmitry Chepovetsky Dmitry Chepovetsky ...
Christopher Redman ...
Tygh Runyan ...
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Storyline

The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers. Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Submarine | Russia | Nuclear Submarine | Nuclear Reactor | 1960s  | See more »

Taglines:

Fate has found its hero.

Genres:

Drama | History | Thriller | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for disturbing images See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Germany | USA | Canada

Language:

English | Russian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

K*19: The Widowmaker See more »

Filming Locations:

Gimli, Manitoba, Canada See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,778,459 (USA) (21 July 2002) (2828 Screens)

Gross:

$35,168,966 (USA)
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Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson are both veterans of the Star Wars films. Ford played Han Solo in the original trilogy, while Neeson played Qui-Gon Jinn in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. At one point during the filming process Neeson joked about his character getting to use a lightsaber while Ford bragged about his character surviving more than one film. See more »

Goofs

Revealing mistakes: In the "fuel fire" on board, the gas jets actually fueling the fire can clearly be seen at the bottom of the frame. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Capt. Mikhail Polenin: All compartments: report readiness!
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Connections

Referenced in 72 Meters (2004) See more »

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"War Agitato"
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