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Hammerman Ikon Film Guide

Crimson Tide
1995
****
Director: Tony Scott
Cast: Denzel Washington, Gene Hackman, George Dzundza, Matt Craven, Viggo Mortensen, James Gandolfini, Rocky Carroll, Jaime P. Gomez

While unpredictable nationalists have taken power in post-Soviet Russia, a U.S. Navy ballistic missile submarine USS Alabama, commanded by a paranoid and trigger-happy veteran Captain Ramsey, is ready to strike if necessary. This gripping and well-acted thriller works well regardless or because of its restrictive setting. After True Romance, this is Tony Scott's second decent film in a row.