Defense Journal
Crimson Tide (movie)
2026-11-15 05:35:33 · The Daily Ledger
Crimson Tide is an 1995 submarine action/thriller movie that was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and was directed by Tony Scott. Crimson Tide was released on May 12, 1995 in North America.
The movie received positive reviews with a 87% "Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was nominated for three Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Sound, and Best Sound Editing.

Cast
Denzel Washington as Lt. Commander Ron Hunter, Executive Officer
Gene Hackman as Capt. Frank Ramsey, Commanding Officer
George Dzundza as Chief of the Boat
James Gandolfini as Lt. Bobby Dougherty, Supply Officer
Matt Craven as Lt. Roy Zimmer, Communications Officer
Viggo Mortensen as Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince, Weapons Officer
Rocky Carroll as Lt. Darik Westergard, Operations Officer
Danny Nucci as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti, SONAR Supervisor
Rick Schroder as Lt. Paul Hellerman
Release Dates
References
Other websites
1995 action movies
1995 thriller movies
American action thriller movies
1990s English-language movies
Movies composed by Hans Zimmer
Movies with underwater settings
Movies about nuclear war and weapons
Movies set in the 1990s
Movies directed by Tony Scott
Movies set in Hawaii
