Jason Gedrick and Eric Roberts lead the cast of this thriller about a submarine captain who attempts to hold Washington, D.C. hostage for a billion dollars, and the heroic doctor who struggles to thwart the plan before the situation escalates.
Acting
Eric Roberts fully commits to submarine villainy like his rent depends on it.
Practical Effects
They built an actual submarine set on what looks like a generous catering budget.
Director
Terrence O'Hara
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of five TV movies Eric Roberts appeared in during 2008 alone. The man works.
Depth Charge arrived during a brief resurgence of submarine thrillers post-Crimson Tide, but with roughly 1/100th the budget and zero Denzel charisma.
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