Calme blanc (1989)

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.

Director:

Phillip Noyce

Writers:

Terry Hayes (screenplay), Charles Williams (novel)

Stars:

Nicole Kidman, Sam Neill, Billy Zane

5 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Nicole Kidman	...	Rae Ingram
Sam Neill	...	John Ingram
Billy Zane	...	Hughie Warriner
Rod Mullinar	...	Russell Bellows
Joshua Tilden	...	Danny
George Shevtsov	...	Doctor
Michael Long	...	Specialist Doctor
Lisa Collins	...	'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Paula Hudson-Brinkley	...	'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Sharon Cook	...	'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Malinda Rutter	...	'Orpheus' Cruise Girl
Benji	...	Dog (as Benji U.D. A.D.)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

sailboat | female nudity | nudity | ship | yacht | 

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Taglines:

Try To Stay Calm.

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Genres:

Horror | Thriller

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 April 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear

Filming Locations:

Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$2,463,551, 9 April 1989, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$7,825,009

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kennedy Miller Productions, Lynx Location Services

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min 83 min (TV)

Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The yacht 'Storm Vogel' was used as the yacht the 'Saracen'.

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Goofs

When Rae goes to open the closet in which the shotgun is hidden, a close-up on the brassy door knob reveals a technician in the background wearing a red tee shirt, whereas she is supposed to be alone on the deck, Billy Zane's character being locked in a cabin, and her husband rowing towards the other boat.

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Quotes

Hughie Warriner: Don't you believe me?

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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.

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Connections

Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: The River Wild/Jason's Lyric/Ed Wood/The Scout/Rapa Nui (1994)

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Soundtracks

Wired for Sound
Written by Graeme Revell (as Revell) (Regular Music)
Performed by SPK
Courtesy Regular Records

User Reviews

Near perfect (but for ending)

I think this movie stands up very well. As when I first saw it, I think the extra thrill ending is tacked on, unnecessary. Otherwise, pacing, music, acting all combine for solid thriller. Nicole looks different, but almost more fabulous then. Revell's music is superb. Zane is great villain. Sailing knowledge seems first-rate. Tense, taut, highly recommended.