The Abyss (1989)

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"When you get there, you will understand."

Movie · 1989 · 2h 20m · Released · Rated PG-13 · Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction

Synopsis

A civilian oil rig crew is recruited to conduct a search and rescue effort when a nuclear submarine mysteriously sinks. One diver 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.

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Cast

  • Ed Harris as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
  • Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Lindsey Brigman
  • Michael Biehn as Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
  • Leo Burmester as Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
  • Todd Graff as Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
  • John Bedford Lloyd as Jammer Willis
  • Kimberly Scott as Lisa 'One Night' Standing
  • Chris Elliott as Bendix
  • J.C. Quinn as Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
  • Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr. as Lew Finler

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