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K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)

PG-13  |   |  Drama, History, Thriller  |  19 July 2002 (USA)
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When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.

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The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers. Written by Anonymous

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Fate has found its hero.

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Drama | History | Thriller | War

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Rated PG-13 for disturbing images | See all certifications »

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19 July 2002 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$100,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$12,778,459 (USA) (19 July 2002)

Gross:

$4,112,806 (Japan) (17 January 2003)
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The Russian submarine used for filming was sold to the USS Saratoga Museum Foundation in Rhode Island for uses as an exhibit. It subsequently sank while docked in Providence during a severe rainstorm and was used by the US Navy as a salvage training exercise. After it was raised, it was no longer suitable as a museum and was sold for scrap metal. See more »

Goofs

When Radtchenko kisses his girlfriend goodbye he tries to catch what appears to be a Soviet GAZ-66 4x4 utility truck. The production of GAZ-66 did not start until 1966, 5 years after the events of the movie take place. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Capt. Mikhail Polenin: All compartments: report readiness!
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References Run Silent Run Deep (1958) See more »

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Moonlight Sonata
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Performed by Florian Tessloff
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Much better than I expected
12 October 2003 | by (Warrenton, VA) – See all my reviews

I rented this DVD for a little diversion, in spite of the bad buzz and the word "flop" attached. I thought it was a very good movie, very suspenseful and interesting. I don't nitpick about things like accents with films, just try to enjoy them. I agree with the majority of posters here, it is well worth your time.


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