Hostile Waters
“We were seconds from death and we didn't know it.”
Synopsis
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.
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Hostile Waters trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-02-11
Top Cast
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Rutger Hauer
Cap. Britanov
Martin Sheen
Aurora Skipper
Max von Sydow
Admiral Chernavin
Colm Feore
Pshenishny
Rob Campbell
Sergei Preminin
Harris Yulin
Admiral Quinn
Regina Taylor
Lt. Curtis
John Rothman
Aurora Exec. Officer
Michael Attwell
Kuzmenko
Dominic Monaghan
Sasha
Peter Guinness
Vladimirov
James E. Kerr
Aznabaev
Alexis Denisof
John Baker
William Marsh
Acoustics Officer
Seamus McQuade
Helmsman
Paul Birchard
Torpedo Chief
Oliver Marlo
Doctor
Mark Drewry
Petrachkov
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 18, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Drury
- Screenplay & Story
- Troy Kennedy Martin
- Original Score
- David Ferguson
- Original Title
- Hostile Waters
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- BBC, HBO
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Drury
Troy Kennedy Martin
David Ferguson
Alec Curtis
Ian Farr
Tony Garnett, Wolf Bauer, William Cran, Stephanie Tepper, Konstantin Thoeren
Department Leadership Roster
Anne Hoffmann
Costume Design
Alec Curtis
Director of Photography
Ian Farr
Editor
Tony Garnett
Producer
David Drury
Director
Troy Kennedy Martin
Writer
Wolf Bauer
Producer
David Ferguson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hostile Waters
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hostile Waters about?
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.
Who directed Hostile Waters?
Hostile Waters was directed by David Drury.
Who stars in Hostile Waters?
The principal cast of Hostile Waters includes Rutger Hauer, Martin Sheen, Max von Sydow, Colm Feore, Rob Campbell.
When was Hostile Waters released and how long is it?
Hostile Waters was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Hostile Waters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hostile Waters was composed by David Ferguson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hostile Waters?
Hostile Waters holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).