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Inspired by a true story that was kept secret until the fall of communism, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER is a tale of ordinary men who sacrifice everything for their shipmates and their country. In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, an ill-prepared Russian nuclear missile submarine embarks on its maiden voyage with near-disastrous consequences. When the sub's nuclear reactor malfunctions, Captain Alexei Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) makes some decisions that are unpopular with the crew. Tensions mount as radiation levels rise throughout the submarine and there is no respite in sight. If the sub explodes, it may cause an international incident as it may be mistaken as an attack on a nearby NATO base and an American Navy destroyer that is in the area. If the sub dives deep below the surface, perhaps the malfunction can be fixed, but the loss of some lives is then inevitable. The Executive Officer, Mikhail Polenin (Liam Neeson), who formerly commanded the sub, can placate the crew, but must decide where his own loyalties lie. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK), this thriller examines the Cold War from the Russian perspective, an uncommon point of view in American films.
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Media Format: Blu-ray
Genre: Drama
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Actors: Harrison Ford/ Liam Neeson
Studio: Paramount
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Product Title: K-19: The Widowmaker Blu-ray Disc
Manufacturer: Paramount Pool & Spa Systems
Power Score: 3.6 | 7 Reviews
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Were it not for the collapse of...
Were it not for the collapse of the Iron Curtain, this true story would still be just a footnote, a single report lost in the Russian Navy's archives whose existance was officially denied. Now that the story's out, what better way to share it then with a film of this scope. We can all now salute the bravery of the officers and men of K-19, half of them posthumously.
By kwhyman - Dec 31, 2005
Were it not for the collapse of...
Were it not for the collapse of the Iron Curtain, this true story would still be just a footnote, a single report lost in the Russian Navy's archives whose existance was officially denied. Now that the story's out, what better way to share it then with a film of this scope. We can all now salute the bravery of the officers and men of K-19, half of them posthumously.
By MariusQelDroma - Dec 31, 2005
A movie, possibly the same story,...
A movie, possibly the same story, featuring Rutger Hauer was much better. This was boring from beginning to end.
By PBeavr - Mar 28, 2005
was very interesting. i also liked...
was very interesting. i also liked the actor in this movie.
By pug_lover - Dec 17, 2003
Very good movie. Finally someone...
Very good movie. Finally someone made Russians protogonists and did not portray them as dumb drunks wearing ear-hats. The dramma b/w the two captains was a little superfluous though.
By neolex - Aug 30, 2003