Undertow
“Just below the surface lies a deadly trap.”
Synopsis
After his car breaks down, Jack seeks shelter, lost in a thunderstorm in a remote shack in the woods. He finds himself held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wife. As the storm rages on, tension mounts in the small cabin. Matters reach a climax when Jack falls for the beautiful woman and tries persuading her to escape with him. Soon, the situation escalates into deadly violence...
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Official Trailer: Undertow (1996)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-04-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Eric Red
- Screenplay & Story
- Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
- Original Score
- John Frizzell
- Original Title
- Undertow
- Country of Origin
- Lithuania, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Weintraub/Kuhn Productions, Lithuanian Film Studio, Showtime Networks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Eric Red
Kathryn Bigelow, Eric Red
John Frizzell
Geza Sinkovics
Claudia Finkle
Lewis Chesler, Fred Weintraub, Tom Kuhn, David Perlmutter
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Brodie
Production Design
Rita Riggs
Costume Design
Fred Weintraub
Producer
Tom Kuhn
Producer
Claudia Finkle
Editor
Eric Red
Director
Kathryn Bigelow
Writer
Eric Red
Writer
John Frizzell
Original Music Composer
Giedrius Nagys
Stunt Coordinator
Geza Sinkovics
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Undertow
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What is Undertow about?
After his car breaks down, Jack seeks shelter, lost in a thunderstorm in a remote shack in the woods. He finds himself held at gunpoint by a deranged mountain man who lives there with his young wife. As the storm rages on, tension mounts in the small cabin. Matters reach a climax when Jack falls for the beautiful woman and tries persuading her to escape with him. Soon, the situation escalates into deadly violence...
Who directed Undertow?
Undertow was directed by Eric Red.
Who stars in Undertow?
The principal cast of Undertow includes Lou Diamond Phillips, Mia Sara, Charles Dance.
When was Undertow released and how long is it?
Undertow was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Undertow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Undertow was composed by John Frizzell.