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The Perfect Storm

Seafaring drama based on the true story of a commercial fishing boat crew that struggles to survive amid 100ft waves in a terrifying North Atlantic storm. George Clooney stars.

Seafaring drama based on the true story of a commercial fishing boat crew who become caught in a terrifying storm off the coast of Massachusetts.

In the autumn of 1991, a 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.

2 hours

Last on

Thu 9 Dec 2010 00:10

Credits

Role Contributor
Billy Tyne George Clooney
Director Wolfgang Petersen
Bobby Shatford Mark Wahlberg
Christina Cotter Diane Lane
Dale 'Murph' Murphy John C Reilly
David 'Sully' Sullivan William Fichtner
Alexander McAnally III Bob Gunton
Melissa Brown Karen Allen
Linda Greenlaw Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Alfred Pierre Allen Payne
Mike 'Bugsy' Moran John Hawkes
Todd Gross Christopher McDonald
Bob Brown Michael Ironside
Producer Gail Katz
Producer Wolfgang Petersen
Writer William Wittliff
Author Sebastian Junger

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