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5.3 / 10(7 votes)IMDb20091h 27m

Deadliest Sea

Synopsis

Based on the book Working on the Edge by Spike Walker, Deadliest Sea tells the story of a young man who joins the crew of a King Crab trawler in Alaska seeking to make some real money. The captain of the vessel plays a hunch about where to set traps in the Bering Sea, but the boat and crew are soon victims of a powerful and relentless storm.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

July 19, 2009

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
T.J. Scott
Screenplay & Story
David Young, T.J. Scott, Kevin Lund
Original Title
Deadliest Sea
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 27m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

T.J. Scott

Screenplay & Story

David Young, T.J. Scott, Kevin Lund

Department Leadership Roster

David Young

Writer

T.J. Scott

T.J. Scott

Director

T.J. Scott

T.J. Scott

Writer

Kevin Lund

Writer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Deadliest Sea

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

What is Deadliest Sea about?

Based on the book Working on the Edge by Spike Walker, Deadliest Sea tells the story of a young man who joins the crew of a King Crab trawler in Alaska seeking to make some real money. The captain of the vessel plays a hunch about where to set traps in the Bering Sea, but the boat and crew are soon victims of a powerful and relentless storm.

Who directed Deadliest Sea?

Deadliest Sea was directed by T.J. Scott.

Who stars in Deadliest Sea?

The principal cast of Deadliest Sea includes Sebastian Pigott, Greg Bryk, Ryan Blakely, Kristen Holden-Ried, Eugene Clark.

When was Deadliest Sea released and how long is it?

Deadliest Sea was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.