K-19: The Widowmaker (2002)
- 6.7
- 2h 18min
- Drama, History, Thriller, War
- 2002-07-19 (USA)
Storyline
The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers.
Plot Keywords
accident, sea, courage, mutiny, based on true story, number in title, radioactivity, self sacrifice, submarine, cancer, radiation, duty, honor, mooning, torpedo, sea captain, hit by a truck, title directed by female, caged animal, ice
Short Review
Why did movie moguls think that this was the right moment for a tale of unflinching loyalty to the Soviet Union?
Trailer
Streaming Service
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