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5.1 / 10(18 votes)IMDb19971h 27mUnited States of America

Crash Dive

“Destination: Washington D.C. Purpose: Nuclear Terrorism”

Topics:#submarine

Synopsis

The crew of the nuclear submarine USS Ulysses rescues supposed victims of a boat disaster, but the victims turn out to be terrorists intent on capturing nuclear weapons aboard the sub. Only a former SEAL, now a submarine consultant, can save the crew by sliding aboard while the sub is underwater. The term "crash dive" refers to the sudden dropping of a sub to escape detection, an act that a nuclear sub is never supposed to make. Of course, it comes into play in this film.

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Crash Dive 1996 Trailer

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

March 28, 1997

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrew Stevens
Screenplay & Story
William C. Martell
Original Score
David Wurst, Eric Wurst
Original Title
Crash Dive
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m
Production Studios
Royal Oaks Entertainment Inc.

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew Stevens

Screenplay & Story

William C. Martell

Original Score & Music

David Wurst, Eric Wurst

Director of Photography

Michael Slovis

Film Editing

Vanick Moradian

Producers

Alan B. Bursteen, Ashok Amritraj, Andrew Stevens

Department Leadership Roster

Andrew Stevens

Andrew Stevens

Director

William C. Martell

Screenplay

Ashok Amritraj

Ashok Amritraj

Producer

Andrew Stevens

Andrew Stevens

Producer

Elisabetta Rogiani

Costume Design

Vanick Moradian

Editor

Mick Strawn

Production Design

Michael Slovis

Michael Slovis

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Crash Dive.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crash Dive

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Crash Dive about?

The crew of the nuclear submarine USS Ulysses rescues supposed victims of a boat disaster, but the victims turn out to be terrorists intent on capturing nuclear weapons aboard the sub. Only a former SEAL, now a submarine consultant, can save the crew by sliding aboard while the sub is underwater. The term "crash dive" refers to the sudden dropping of a sub to escape detection, an act that a nuclear sub is never supposed to make. Of course, it comes into play in this film.

Who directed Crash Dive?

Crash Dive was directed by Andrew Stevens.

Who stars in Crash Dive?

The principal cast of Crash Dive includes Michael Dudikoff, Frederic Forrest, Reiner Schöne, Jay Acovone, Clay Greenbush.

When was Crash Dive released and how long is it?

Crash Dive was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.

Who composed the musical score for Crash Dive?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Crash Dive was composed by David Wurst, Eric Wurst.