After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsey insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Denzel Washington
as Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman
as Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven
as Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza
as Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen
as Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini
as Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll
as Lt. Darik Westergard
Jaime Gomez
as Officer of the Deck Mahoney
Michael Milhoan
as Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
Scott Burkholder
as Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Danny Nucci
as Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
Lillo Brancato
as Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler Russell Vossler
