

Based on true events, an American submarine collides into a Soviet sub of the coast of America and an ensuing standoff occurs that could lead to total annihilation.
Acting
Rutger Hauer and Martin Sheen staring each other down through periscopes.
Direction
David Drury squeezing every drop of tension from metal tubes.
Director
David Drury
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The real K-219 incident was so classified that screenwriters worked from leaked reports and sailor testimonies.
Captain Britanov was court-martialed for negligence after saving 115 men; he was only exonerated in 2002, making this film practically contemporary activism.