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Leviathan

  • 19891989
  • RR
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
21K
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Leviathan (1989)
  • Adventure
  • Horror
  • Mystery
Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed ge... Read allPerched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment.Perched on the hull of a wrecked Soviet freighter, a team of deep-sea miners led by head oceanographer Steven Beck comes face to face with a mutant creature that's the product of a failed genetic experiment.
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
21K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • George P. Cosmatos
  • Writers
    • David Webb Peoples(story)
    • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller
    • Richard Crenna
    • Amanda Pays
Top credits
  • Director
    • George P. Cosmatos
  • Writers
    • David Webb Peoples(story)
    • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller
    • Richard Crenna
    • Amanda Pays
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 166User reviews
    • 110Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Peter Weller in Leviathan (1989)
    Peter Weller in Leviathan (1989)
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    Richard Crenna and Hector Elizondo in Leviathan (1989)
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    Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Hector Elizondo, Ernie Hudson, Amanda Pays, and Michael Carmine in Leviathan (1989)
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    Top cast

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    Peter Weller
    Peter Weller
    • Steven Beckas Steven Beck
    Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna
    • Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompsonas Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson
    Amanda Pays
    Amanda Pays
    • Elizabeth 'Willie' Williamsas Elizabeth 'Willie' Williams
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Buzz 'Sixpack' Parrishas Buzz 'Sixpack' Parrish
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Justin Jonesas Justin Jones
    Michael Carmine
    Michael Carmine
    • Tony 'DeJesus' Roderoas Tony 'DeJesus' Rodero
    Lisa Eilbacher
    Lisa Eilbacher
    • Bridget Bowmanas Bridget Bowman
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • G. P. Cobbas G. P. Cobb
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Ms. Martinas Ms. Martin
    Eugene Lipinski
    Eugene Lipinski
    • Russian Ship Captainas Russian Ship Captain
    • (as Eugene Lipinsky)
    Larry Dolgin
    • Helicopter Pilotas Helicopter Pilot
    Pascal Druant
    • Winch Operatoras Winch Operator
    Steve Pelot
    • Winch Operatoras Winch Operator
    Tom Woodruff Jr.
    Tom Woodruff Jr.
    • Lead Creatureas Lead Creature
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George P. Cosmatos
    • Writers
      • David Webb Peoples(story) (screenplay)
      • Jeb Stuart(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The experience was an adventure and a joy for Stan Winston and his monster-making team. Not only did they get to live in Rome for four months during filming, and even learn scuba diving, a recreational activity many of them continue to pursue to this day, but they also got to work with a director who was unusually generous with inviting their input. In addition to producing the creature effects, Cosmatos trusted Winston to direct the second unit action sequences. "George Cosmatos always let us take the lead in how to shoot the creature," noted Landon. "He was such a big-hearted person, he would throw up his hands, and say 'I don't know what I'm doing.' He'd just admit it and let us do what we knew how to do. We know what our characters can do and we know the best way to use them. We're thinking about what our characters are going to have to do on the set the entire time we're building them. So we are goldmines of information and knowledge. Some directors recognize that, and really rely on us."
    • Goofs
      When Doc is typing out a message just before launching the escape bubbles, the keyboard clicks don't match his hand movements; additionally, there's one last key pressed without a click noise.
    • Quotes

      Martin: I realize you must have gone through hell.

      Justin Jones: Gone? Bitch, we're still here!

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Jacknife/The Adventures of Baron Munchausen/Skin Deep/Chocolat (1989)

    User reviews166

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    one of those good scifi-movies!
    Leviathan is one of those underwater scifi-movies wich were made 1989. Abyss was a success with all that fantasy it included, but Leviathan and for example Deepstar six never made it to the stars. It just wasn't the right moment. Leviathan was made with good budget, average actors(Peter Weller, Richard Crenna and so on) and with professional director(George P.Cosmatos, who made wonderful job in Tombstone 1993). So what went wrong? Personally I liked the movie, because it had a good plot, lots of action and little humour there and there. I liked it, let's see if you like it!
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    • jarkantt
    • Nov 3, 2003

    FAQ1

    • What exactly is the monster?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Italy
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vurgun
    • Filming locations
      • Adriatic Sea
    • Production companies
      • Filmauro
      • Gordon Company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,704,614
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,029,164
      • Mar 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,704,614
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 38 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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