The Perfect Storm (2000)

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Written by Sebastian Junger

Directed by Wolfgang Petersen

Running Time: 129 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2000

Rating: 12 Certificate

Filmed in Colour

This seafaring action drama - starring George Clooney and Mark Wahlberg - is based on the true story of the fishing vessel Andrea Gail. In September 1991, the ship got caught up in one of the most terrifying storms of the 20th century off the coast of Massachusetts.

Captain William Tyne - a sword-fishing boat captain - is determined to set sail despite the adverse weather conditions, but when the ice machine breaks down, his decision to brave the storm rather than lose his catch results in a battle against 100ft waves.

Clooney and Wahlberg put in sterling work as Tyne and Robert Shatford - the youngest, most inexperienced member of the crew. And the freak storm conditions - caused by the confluence of two powerful weather fronts and a hurricane - are quite stunning.

Highly recommended.

Cast

Image for George ClooneyGeorge ClooneyCapt. Billy Tyne
Image for Mark WahlbergMark WahlbergBobby Shatford
Image for Diane LaneDiane LaneChristina 'Chris' Cotter
Image for John C. ReillyJohn C. ReillyDale 'Murph' Murphy
Image for William FichtnerWilliam FichtnerDavid 'Sully' Sullivan
Image for Bob GuntonBob GuntonMistral Owner
Karen AllenMelissa Brown
Image for Mary Elizabeth MastrantonioMary Elizabeth MastrantonioLinda Greenlaw
Allen PayneAlfred Pierre
John HawkesMike 'Bugsy' Moran
Image for Christopher McDonaldChristopher McDonaldTV Meteorologist
Dash MihokSgt. Jeremy Mitchell
Josh HopkinsCapt. Daryl Ennis
Michael IronsideBob Brown
Image for Cherry JonesCherry JonesEdie Bailey

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