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Synopsis: When some Russian rebels takes control of some ICBM's, the Americans mobilize. Among the vessels sent is the nuclear sub, the Alabama. But before they leave they need a new X.O. and among the choices is Commander Hunter, who hasn't seen much action. But the ship's Captain, Ramsey OK's him. While on the way, there was an incident and Hunter disagreed with how Ramsey handled it, it's evident that Ramsey doesn't think much of Hunter because Hunter was college educated while Ramsey worked his way up. They're given orders to attack but when they were in the process of receiving another order, the ship's communications were damaged, so the entire message was not received. Ramsey decides to continue with their previous order while Hunter wants to reestablish contact first. That's when the two men butt heads that ends with Hunter relieving Ramsey. Later when some men die, some of the officers feel that Hunter is not up to the task so they team up to retake control. But Hunter has taken precaut
Director(s): Tony Scott
Production: Buena Vista Internationa
  Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 6 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.3
Metacritic:
66
Rotten Tomatoes:
87%
R
Year:
1995
116 min
6,300 Views


- He took SEALS into Panama in '89.

- Tomahawks in the Gulf in '91.

- Took out eight or nine X.O. S in '94?

- Ouch.

- Last one caught what? Appendicitis?

- Yeah, right.

[Man Shouting]

- The Enemy Below.

- Robert Mitchum.

- And?

- And what?

- Robert Mitchum.

- Incomplete answer.

- The German guy with the white hair?

- Yeah. What's his name?

- Who was it?

- Curt Jurgens.

[Couple Shouting]

Hardy Kruger.

[Laughing] No way.

- Robert Shaw in his Nazi period.

- [Laughs]

Question is invalid.

We're even.

- Whoo.

- How you doin'?

- I'm fine. Thanks.

- Good. Address me as "sir"

when you speak to me!

Stand at attention, sailor!

Is he gonna fit in the sub?

Doubtful.

Who played the German sub commander

in The Enemy Below with Robert Mitchum?

- Was it Curt Jurgens or Hardy Kruger?

- Sir...

Wrong answer!

Drop down and give me 20! Now!

- Move! Move!

- One. [Straining] Two.

- Run Silent, Run Deep.

- [Sailor] Three.

The guy with the ears

and a little moustache.

- Cary Grant.

- [Grunts]

I'm worried about "T."

[Whining]

- Why?

- She doesn't know what's goin' on.

I think she thinks

I'm goin' away forever.

- I'll take care of her.

- You will?

- Yeah.

- You promise?

I promise.

- I love you, Dad.

- I love you too, son.

[Kissing]

Okay.

[Sighs] You know

I don't know what to say.

Just say good-bye.

See you in my dreams.

Give me a kiss.

- Davis.

- How you doin', sir?

Crew present and

accounted for, sir.

Little ducks...

there's trouble

in Russia.

So they called us.

We're going over there

and bringing...

the most lethal killing machine

ever devised.

We're capable...

of launching

more firepower...

than has ever been released

in the history of war.

For one purpose alone:

To keep our country safe.

We constitute the front line...

and the last line of defense.

[Thunder Rumbling]

I expect and demand...

your very best.

Anything less, you should have

joined the Air Force.

[Men Laughing]

This might be our

Commander-in-Chief's Navy...

but this is my boat.

And all I ask is that

you keep up with me.

And if you can't...

that strange sensation you'll be feeling

in the seat of your pants...

will be my boot in your ass.

- Mr. Cob?

- Yes, sir!

You're aware of the name of this ship,

aren't you, Mr. Cob?

Very aware, sir!

It bears a proud name,

doesn't it, Mr. Cob?

Very proud, sir!

- It represents fine people.

- Very fine people, sir!

- Who live in a fine, outstanding state.

- [Cob] Outstanding, sir!

In the greatest country

in the entire world.

[Cob] In the entire world, sir.

- And what is that name, Mr. Cob?

- Alabama, sir!

- And what do we say?

- [Both] Go, 'Bama!

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Michael Schiffer

Michael Schiffer is an American screenwriter, video game writer and film producer. Schiffer is known for such films and video games as Colors, Lean on Me, Crimson Tide, The Four Feathers, The Peacemaker and Call of Duty. more…

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