The Final Countdown 1980
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SplatDuring routine manoeuvres near Hawaii in 1980, the aircraft-carrier USS Nimitz is caught in a strange vortex-like storm, throwing the ship back in time to 1941—mere hours before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
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cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Capt. Matthew Yelland
as Warren Lasky
as Laurel Scott
as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
as Commander Dan Thurman
as Senator Samuel Chapman
as Black Cloud
as Lt. Perry
as Simura
as Lt. Kajima
Director:
Writer:
David Ambrose, Thomas Hunter, Gerry Davis, Peter Powell
Stars:
Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning, Victor Mohica, James Coleman, Soon-Tek Oh, Alvin Ing,
Genres:
War,Action,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1980 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
103 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Final Countdown
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Capt. Matthew Yelland
as Warren Lasky
as Laurel Scott
as Wing Commander Richard T. Owens
as Commander Dan Thurman
as Senator Samuel Chapman
as Black Cloud
as Lt. Perry
as Simura
as Lt. Kajima
as LCdr. Kaufman
as Navy Doctor
as Quartermaster
as Cdr. Damon
as Tideman's Assistant
as Marine Cpl. Kullman
as Bellman
as Tideman's Bodyguard
as LCdr. Moss
as Helicopter Crewman
as Admiral
as Enlisted Man
as Harvey
as Durrell (as William Couch)
as Wynn
as Togawa
as Air Boss
as Navigator
as Assistant Air Boss
as Crewman
as Helicopter Pilot
as Helicopter Co-Pilot
as Chief
as Radio Officer
as Jr. Officer Of The Deck
as Lee Helmsman
as Captain's Aide
as Enlisted Man
as Enlisted Man
as Enlisted Man
as Enlisted Man
as USS Nimitz Crew
as USS Nimitz Crew
as USS Nimitz Crew
as USS Nimitz Crew
as USS Nimitz Crew Doctor
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