The Finest Hour
Synopsis
Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends date two girls, but both love Barbara, who chooses to marry Larry, as ideal father for her pre-teen son. After graduation from Basic UDT/SEAL training, they choose opposite oceans for further training. However Sadam Husein's invasion of Kuwait gets both mobilized in the same unit, with Bosco, who gets captured and tortured. Dean learns Barbara has left adulterer Larry. They mount a rescue together, taking risks even on their own side.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shimon Dotan
- Screenplay & Story
- Shimon Dotan, Stuart Schoffman
- Original Score
- Walter Christian Rothe
- Original Title
- The Finest Hour
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Century Films, 21st Century Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shimon Dotan
Shimon Dotan, Stuart Schoffman
Walter Christian Rothe
Yossi Wein, Pete Romano, Avraham Karpick
Netaya Anbar, Bob Ducsay
Ami Artzi, Menahem Golan
Department Leadership Roster
Shimon Dotan
Director
Shimon Dotan
Writer
Stuart Schoffman
Writer
Menahem Golan
Producer
Netaya Anbar
Editor
Bob Ducsay
Editor
Avraham Karpick
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Finest Hour
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What is The Finest Hour about?
Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends date two girls, but both love Barbara, who chooses to marry Larry, as ideal father for her pre-teen son. After graduation from Basic UDT/SEAL training, they choose opposite oceans for further training. However Sadam Husein's invasion of Kuwait gets both mobilized in the same unit, with Bosco, who gets captured and tortured. Dean learns Barbara has left adulterer Larry. They mount a rescue together, taking risks even on their own side.
Who directed The Finest Hour?
The Finest Hour was directed by Shimon Dotan.
Who stars in The Finest Hour?
The principal cast of The Finest Hour includes Rob Lowe, Gale Hansen, Tracy Griffith, Eb Lottimer, Baruch Dror.
When was The Finest Hour released and how long is it?
The Finest Hour was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Finest Hour?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Finest Hour was composed by Walter Christian Rothe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Finest Hour?
The Finest Hour holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).