K-19: The Widowmaker (Wide Screen)

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Production Year: 2002 - Action/Adventure - Director: Kathryn Bigelow - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring:Harrison Ford, Liam Neeson, Joss Ackland, Peter Sarsgaard, Tim Woodward, George Anton, J.J. Field, Lex Shrapnel more

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Inspired by a true story that was kept secret until the fall of communism, K-19: THE WIDOWMAKER is a tale of ordinary men who sacrifice everything for their shipmates and their...
more...country. In 1961, at the height of the Cold War, an ill-prepared Russian nuclear missile submarine embarks on its maiden voyage with near-disastrous consequences. When the sub's nuclear reactor malfunctions, Captain Alexei Vostrikov (Harrison Ford) makes some decisions that are unpopular with the crew. Tensions mount as radiation levels rise throughout the submarine and there is no respite in sight. If the sub explodes, it may cause an international incident as it may be mistaken as an attack on a nearby NATO base and an American Navy destroyer that is in the area. If the sub dives deep below the surface, perhaps the malfunction can be fixed, but the loss of some lives is then inevitable. The Executive Officer, Mikhail Polenin (Liam Neeson), who formerly commanded the sub, can placate the crew, but must decide where his own loyalties lie. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow (BLUE STEEL, POINT BREAK), this thriller examines the Cold War from the Russian perspective, an uncommon point of view in American films.





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A missed gem
A review by Mozzer1969 on K-19: The Widowmaker (Wide Screen)
July 8th, 2005


Author's product rating:   K-19: The Widowmaker (Wide Screen) - rated by Mozzer1969

Did you enjoy it? Loved it 
Story Outstanding 
Characters / Performances Good 
Special Effects Unmemorable 
Soundtrack Average 

Advantages: Great Story
Disadvantages: Dodgy voices

Recommend to potential buyers: yes 

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I hadn't heard of this film before my girfriend bought the DVD. To be honest she only bought it because it had Harrisson Ford in it but we are both glad she did.
This film is a story about the old Russian government trying to get one over the USA by rushing through its new nuclear sub.
Against their captains advice they send the submarine (K19) out on tests before it is ready.
Harrison Ford is put on board to make sure that "The Mother Lands" plan is followed and he does indeed push not only the submarine but also the crew to their limits.
Having survived the tests they are then informed that they are to sail into US waters to carry out further orders.
This is when the fun really starts as the nuclear reactor on board starts to fail.
I wont tell you anymore of the story because I would hate to ruin it for you.
This is a must for anyone that wants a good film with a good story but isnt looking for lots of special effects. 
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