After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.
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| Nicole Kidman | ... | Rae Ingram | |
| Sam Neill | ... | John Ingram | |
| Billy Zane | ... | Hughie Warriner | |
| Rod Mullinar | ... | Russell Bellows | |
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Joshua Tilden | ... | Danny |
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Paula Hudson-Brinkley | ... | 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl |
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Sharon Cook | ... | 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl |
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Malinda Rutter | ... | 'Orpheus' Cruise Girl |
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An Australian couple take a sailing trip in the Pacific to forget about a terrible accident. While on the open sea, in dead calm, they come across a ship with one survivor who is not at all what he seems. Written by Loring Holden <loring@healthchex.com>
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sailboat | female nudity | nudity | psychological thriller | psychological |Taglines:
A couple alone at sea. When a stranger called for help, they made a fatal mistake... they answered. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
AustraliaLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
7 April 1989 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear See more »Edit
Box Office
Budget:
$10,400,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$2,463,551, 9 April 1989Gross USA:
$7,825,009Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$7,825,009Company Credits
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Rae Ingram: You know what I'd love for lunch? Fresh asparagus, then, um, pasta - angel hair pasta with heaps of basil, garlic, olive oil and, um, apple pie. Yeah. Uh, John, have you got a towel?
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The movie is based on the novel "Dead Calm" by Charles Williams. Orson Welles had filmed it under the name of "The Deep" (previous title: "Dead Reckoning"), based on his own script. The film starred Jeanne Moreau, Laurence Harvey, Michael Bryant, Welles' then-wife Oja Kodar, and Welles himself. The original story had more characters in it than the 1989 film version. Filming lasted from 1967 till 1969. A few scenes could not be filmed, due to the death of Laurence Harvey in 1973, and so Welles' version never reached the big screen. See more »Goofs
When the row boat is being rowed to meet the white boat the sea is rough, but when the white boat is sailing to meet it the sea is completely flat. See more »Quotes
[assuming it's her husband that is washing her hair]Rae Ingram: You know what I'd love for lunch? Fresh asparagus, then, um, pasta - angel hair pasta with heaps of basil, garlic, olive oil and, um, apple pie. Yeah. Uh, John, have you got a towel?
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Crazy Credits
The producers wish to thank the owners of 'Storm Vogel' for the use of their yacht as the 'Saracen' and Keith Williams, the staff and management of Hamilton Island. See more »Alternate Versions
The German DVD is cut for nudity and violence. One of the cuts is in the ending where Hugh gets the flare in his mouth. The same master was used on the Scandinavian and Spanish DVD-release. See more »Contribute to This Page
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I really felt in suspense throughout Dead Calm. Sam Neill as the everyman and Nicole Kidman as his recovering wife were wholly believable as grieving parents taking a vacation to move past their tragedies. Billy Zane as the disturbed third wheel (see Titanic, Head Above Water) in the relationship was also very effective in his role. The suspense builds throughout and leads to a very memorable climax. Recommended, 7/10.