The Abyss
When you get there, you will understand.
1989 · 140 min · ★ 7.4 (3K) · Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
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.
Directed by James Cameron · Written by James Cameron
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Ed Harris Virgil 'Bud' Brigman -
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio Lindsey Brigman -
Michael Biehn Lieutenant Hiram Coffey -
Leo Burmester Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries -
Todd Graff Alan 'Hippy' Carnes -
John Bedford Lloyd Jammer Willis -
Kimberly Scott Lisa 'One Night' Standing -
Chris Elliott Bendix -
J.C. Quinn Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson - P Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr. Lew Finler
- G George Robert Klek Wilhite
- C Christopher Murphy Schoenick
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