K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) is a gripping narrative based on a real-life event that remained hidden until the collapse of communism. It chronicles the journey of regular men who make immense sacrifices for their comrades and their homeland. Set in 1961, during the peak of the Cold War, a poorly equipped Russian nuclear missile submarine sets sail on its first mission, facing near-catastrophic outcomes. When the submarine's nuclear reactor fails, Captain Alexei Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) faces the daunting task of making tough decisions that are met with resistance from the crew. As radiation levels escalate within the submarine, the situation becomes increasingly dire. If the submarine explodes, it could trigger an international crisis, as it might be misinterpreted as an attack on a nearby NATO base and an American Navy destroyer in the vicinity. If the submarine dives deep, the malfunction might be fixed, but it would inevitably result in the loss of some lives. The Executive Officer, Mikhail Polenin (Liam Neeson), who previously commanded the submarine, can calm the crew but must navigate his own loyalties. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK), this thriller offers a unique perspective on the Cold War from the Russian standpoint, a view rarely seen in American cinema.
K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
2002 · Movie · 138 min. · United States
Credits
Direction Kathryn Bigelow
Cast Harrison Ford · Liam Neeson · Peter Sarsgaard · Joss Ackland · John Shrapnel · Donald Sumpter · Tim Woodward · Christian Camargo · Steve Nicolson · Ravil Isyanov · Sam Spruell · Peter Stebbings · Roman Podhora · Sam Redford · Lex Shrapnel · Shaun Benson · Kristen Holden-Ried · Dmitry Chepovetsky · Christopher Redman · Tygh Runyan · Austin Strugnell
Soundtrack Klaus Badelt
Screenplay Christopher Kyle · Louis Nowra
Cinematography Jeff Cronenweth
Technical sheet
Title K-19: The Widowmaker
Original title K-19: The Widowmaker
Year 2002
Type Movie
Length 138 min.
Country United States
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