USA,
1989, 139 min
(Special edition: 171 min)
Directed by:
James CameronScreenplay:
James CameronCinematography:
Mikael SalomonComposer:
Alan SilvestriCast:
Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn, Leo Burmester, Todd Graff, John Bedford Lloyd, J.C. Quinn, Kimberly Scott, Jimmie Ray Weeks (more)Plots(1)
A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver (Ed Harris) soon finds himself on a spectacular odyssey 25,000 feet below the ocean's surface where he confronts a mysterious force that has the power to change the world or destroy it. (official distributor synopsis)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1990 - Best Achievement in Visual Effects
- 1990 - Mikael Salomon (Best Achievement in Cinematography)
- 1990 - Best Achievement in Production Design
- 1990 - Best Sound Mixing
The Saturn Awards
- 1991 - James Cameron (Best Director)
- 1991 - Best Science Fiction Film
- 1991 - James Cameron (Best Writing)
- 1991 - Ed Harris (Best Actor)
- 1991 - Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio (Best Actress)
- 1991 - Alan Silvestri (Best Music)
- 1991 - Best Special / Visual Effects
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1989 - James Cameron (Golden Shell for Best Film)