Try to imagine the dreary atmosphere in every submarine movie -- all muted colours, claustrophobia, pinging noises, clutching anxiety and inevitable tragedy -- and then toss in Russian accents.
Yes, comrade, this is K-19: The Widowmaker, an extremely serious film about potential nuclear disaster during the cold war. Based on true events, K-19 is set in the early '60s and stars Liam Neeson as the beloved commander of a nuclear sub being readied for her maiden voyage. The ship is plagued with problems, and when Neeson's character says as much, he loses command of the ship to another captain, a by-the-book taskmaster played by Harrison Ford.
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