K-19: the Widowmaker (DVD, 2002)

$ 2.77

Studio: Paramount Movie/TV Title: K-19: the Widowmaker UPC: 0097363402145 Director: Kathryn Bigelow Release Year: 2002 Rating: PG-13 Genre: Action & Adventure Producer: Christine Whitaker, Ed Feldman, Joni Sighvatsson, Kathryn Bigelow Country of Origin: United States Format: DVD Language: English

Description

K-19: the Widowmaker (DVD, 2002). As tensions rise between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the submarine’s crew faces impossible odds, forced to risk their lives to prevent a nuclear disaster that could have triggered World War III. With a talented supporting cast including Peter Sarsgaard, the film blends historical fact with edge-of-your-seat suspense. From Academy Award-winning director Kathryn Bigelow comes the gripping Cold War drama K-19: The Widowmaker, starring Harrison Ford and Liam Neeson. Based on true events, the film recounts the harrowing story of the Soviet submarine K-19, which suffered a catastrophic nuclear reactor malfunction during its maiden voyage in 1961. As tensions rise between the U.S. and the Soviet Union, the submarine’s crew faces impossible odds, forced to risk their lives to prevent a nuclear disaster that could have triggered World War III. Harrison Ford delivers a commanding performance as Captain Alexei Vostrikov, while Liam Neeson shines as his loyal executive officer. With a talented supporting cast including Peter Sarsgaard, the film blends historical fact with edge-of-your-seat suspense. Though not based on Tom Clancy fiction, K-19 has often been compared to The Hunt for Red October for its tense submarine setting and Cold War intrigue. This makes it a standout for fans of military thrillers, Cold War history, and Ford/Neeson collectors alike. --- Condition Very Good condition. Disc is clean and fully functional. Case shows light shelf wear; artwork intact.