The Rift
“'You Can't Hold your Breath & Scream at the Same Time'”
Synopsis
An experimental submarine with a very experienced crew, the "Siren II" is sent to find out what happened to the "Siren I" after it mysteriously disappeared in a submarine rift. Things go awry when they begin to find things that shouldn't be there...
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The Rift (1990) TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-11-30
Top Cast
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Jack Scalia
Wick Hayes
R. Lee Ermey
Captain Phillips
Ray Wise
Robbins
Deborah Adair
Lt. Nina Crowley
John Toles-Bey
Joe Kane / Skeets
Ely Pouget
Ana Rivera
Emilio Linder
Philippe
Tony Isbert
Fleming
Frank Braña
Muller
Edmund Purdom
CEO Steensland
Salvador Sáinz
Sailor OTAN (uncredited)
Pocholo Martínez-Bordiú
Sven
Garrick Hagon
Barton (as Garick Hagon)
James Aubrey
Contek 1
Derrick Vopelka
Contek 2
Jed Downey
Man on Tapes
Álvaro Labra
Carlo
Luis Lorenzo
Francisco
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 5, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 21, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Juan Piquer Simón
- Screenplay & Story
- David Coleman
- Original Score
- Joel Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Rift
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Dister Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Juan Piquer Simón
David Coleman, Mark Klein, Juan Piquer Simón
Joel Goldsmith
Juan Mariné
Isaac Sehayek, Earl Watson
Juan Piquer Simón, José Antonio Escrivá, Francesca DeLaurentiis
Department Leadership Roster
Juan Piquer Simón
Director
Juan Piquer Simón
Producer
José Antonio Escrivá
Producer
Francesca DeLaurentiis
Producer
Joel Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Juan Mariné
Director of Photography
Isaac Sehayek
Editor
Gonzalo Gonzalo
Production Design
David Coleman
Screenplay
Earl Watson
Editor
Juan Maján
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rift
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Rift about?
An experimental submarine with a very experienced crew, the "Siren II" is sent to find out what happened to the "Siren I" after it mysteriously disappeared in a submarine rift. Things go awry when they begin to find things that shouldn't be there...
Who directed The Rift?
The Rift was directed by Juan Piquer Simón.
Who stars in The Rift?
The principal cast of The Rift includes Jack Scalia, R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise, Deborah Adair, John Toles-Bey.
When was The Rift released and how long is it?
The Rift was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rift?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rift was composed by Joel Goldsmith.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rift?
The Rift holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).