Leviathan
“How long can you hold your breath?”
Synopsis
Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. The crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one.
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Leviathan (1989) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-23
Top Cast
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Peter Weller
Steven Beck
Richard Crenna
Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson
Amanda Pays
Elizabeth 'Willie' Williams
Daniel Stern
Buzz 'Sixpack' Parrish
Ernie Hudson
Justin Jones
Michael Carmine
Tony 'DeJesus' Rodero
Lisa Eilbacher
Bridget Bowman
Héctor Elizondo
C.P. Cobb
Meg Foster
Ms. Martin
Eugene Lipinski
Russian Ship Captain
Larry Dolgin
Helicopter Pilot
Pascal Druant
Winch Operator
Steve Pelot
Winch Operator
Tom Woodruff Jr.
Lead Creature (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 17, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 19, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.63x
-$9.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George P. Cosmatos
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeb Stuart, David Webb Peoples
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- Leviathan
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Gordon Company, Filmauro, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Leviathan Produzione
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George P. Cosmatos
Jeb Stuart, David Webb Peoples
Jerry Goldsmith
Alex Thomson, Giuseppe Maccari
John F. Burnett, Roberto Silvi
Lawrence Gordon, Charles Gordon, Aurelio De Laurentiis, Luigi De Laurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
George P. Cosmatos
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Jeb Stuart
Screenplay
Aurelio De Laurentiis
Producer
John F. Burnett
Editor
David Webb Peoples
Screenplay
Roberto Silvi
Editor
Alex Thomson
Director of Photography
Luigi De Laurentiis
Producer
Ron Cobb
Production Design
April Ferry
Costume Design
Barry Nolan
Visual Effects Supervisor
Randell Dennis Widner
Stunt Coordinator
Rocco Lerro
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Leviathan
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Leviathan about?
Underwater deep-sea miners encounter a Soviet wreck and bring back a dangerous cargo to their base on the ocean floor with horrifying results. The crew of the mining base must fight to survive against a genetic mutation that hunts them down one by one.
Who directed Leviathan?
Leviathan was directed by George P. Cosmatos.
Who stars in Leviathan?
The principal cast of Leviathan includes Peter Weller, Richard Crenna, Amanda Pays, Daniel Stern, Ernie Hudson.
When was Leviathan released and how long is it?
Leviathan was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What was the box office and production budget of Leviathan?
Leviathan had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $15.7M at the worldwide box office (0.63 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Leviathan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Leviathan was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Leviathan?
Leviathan holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 18A; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).