Deep Rising is a 1998 action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers. It was distributed by Hollywood Pictures and Cinergi Pictures, and was released in the United States on January 30, 1998.
The film opens on a boat being piloted through a storm on the South China Sea by John Finnegan (Treat Williams). He has been chartered to transport a group of suspicious men and a cargo to a specific destination in 'the middle of nowhere, squared'. Despite t...
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Deep Rising is a 1998 action horror film directed by Stephen Sommers. It was distributed by Hollywood Pictures and Cinergi Pictures, and was released in the United States on January 30, 1998.
The film opens on a boat being piloted through a storm on the South China Sea by John Finnegan (Treat Williams). He has been chartered to transport a group of suspicious men and a cargo to a specific destination in 'the middle of nowhere, squared'. Despite their boss' determination, Joey "Tooch" Pantucci (Kevin J. O'Connor) and his girlfriend Leila (Una Damon) are unhappy with the situation.
The focus shifts to the Argonautica; an ocean liner which has embarked on its maiden voyage with many wealthy passengers. The ship is the dream and brainchild of Simon Canton (Anthony Heald) and is under the watchful eye of seasoned Captain Atherton (Derrick O'Connor). Mingling among the guests and taking full opportunity of the facilities and entertainment is Trillian, (Famke Janssen) a glamorous thief. The...
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