Tides of War (2005) (TV)

User Rating:

4.9/10   

Director:

Brian Trenchard-Smith

Writers:

Stephen P. Jarchow (story)
Mark Sanderson (screenplay)

Release Date:

1 April 2005 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Drama

Plot:

In the cold, dark waters off North Korea a U.S. Navy fast attack submarine meets with a mysterious disaster...

Plot Keywords:

Submarine | Hawaii | Swimming Pool | Nuclear War | Gay Interest

Cast

Adrian Paul	...	Commander Frank Habley
Catherine Dent	...	Lieutenant Claire Trifoli
Kent McCord	...	Vice Admiral Sommerville
Mike Doyle	...	Lieutenant Commander Tom Palatonio
Matt Battaglia	...	Chief of the Boat Dizzy Malone
Mark Deklin	...	Captain Galasso
Eitan Kramer	...	Petty Officer Buckley
Eyal Podell	...	Petty Officer Murray
Todd Babcock	...	NSA Agent Winters
Larry Wegger	...	Rear Admiral Merritt (as Larry Weggerzz)
Gene DeFrancis	...	Petty Officer Savage
Eileen Grubba	...	Rebecca Malone
Mathew St. Patrick	...	Lieutenant Commander Steven Barker
Steve Boatright	...	Weapons Officer
Mark Sanderson	...	Lieutenant Roperto

Also Known As:

The Phantom Below (UK) (DVD title)
USS Poseidon: Phantom Below (USA) (video title)

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for some war violence.

Runtime:

USA:95 min (edited version)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Certification:

USA:PG-13 | UK:15 | Australia:M | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Honolulu, O'ahu, Hawaii, USA

Company:

Pacific Films

Goofs:

Factual errors: Captain Galasso is seen at the briefing assigning the mission to Commander Habley wearing the collar birds and chevron of a 3rd Class Petty Officer. Later, in the submarine wear the collar sewed-on tabs are the proper eagles.

Great Movie, with the Storyline in the right perspective

Okay, in the Version I've seen, there was a gay relationship present between the XO and the CO, but it wasn't the purpose of the movie. A great movie to watch with a great storyline! Adrian provides a wonderful outlet for his character, as well as everyone else in the movie. I feel that the issues presented (being gay in the military, unintelligent military intelligence) keep the movie modern and prevalent in our society today. I for one am looking forward to seeing more movies like this one, where I can watch it from beginning to end with out wondering if I left the Iron on. Whip out your popcorn, grab a soda and WATCH THIS MOVIE! You'll be sorry you missed it. Go to Hawaii, and find yourself a sailor man.