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The Perfect Storm

Synopsis:

In October 1991, a dying tropical hurricane from Bermuda collided with a cold front from the Great Lakes, resulting in a "perfect storm" of previously unknown destructive impact that resulted in 100-foot waves; tragically, the crew of a fishing boat was lost in the midst of the fearsome storm. Based on the best-selling book by Sebastian Junger, The Perfect Storm tells the story of the ship's brave and hard-working crew. Billy Tyne (George Clooney), captain of the Andrea Gail, hasn't had much luck finding catch on his most recent trips to sea, and with money short, he and his crew -- Bob Shatford (Mark Wahlberg), Dale Murphy (John C. Reilly), and David Sullivan (William Fichtner) set out again when they hear that the fish are running.


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Movie Details:

  • Director: Wolfgang Petersen
  • Studio: Radiant Films, Baltimore Pictures, Spring Creek Pictures
  • Year: 2000
  • Run Time: 129 minutes
  • Country: USA
  • Language: English
  • Set in: Gloucester, MA
  • MPAA Rating: PG13 (for language and scenes of peril)
  • Category: Feature
  • Genre/Type: Adventure, Drama
  • Filmed in: Color
  • Release: 2000 06 30 (USA)

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