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The Final Countdown (1980)
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Reviews Counted:10
Fresh:5
Rotten:5
Average Rating:5.5/10
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Genre: Science-Fiction/Fantasy
Synopsis: When an inexplicable phenomenon transports a modern nuclear warship back in time to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the crew must decide between allowing the bloody attack to take place and preventing... When an inexplicable phenomenon transports a modern nuclear warship back in time to the bombing of Pearl Harbor, the crew must decide between allowing the bloody attack to take place and preventing it, which could forever change the course of history. This thrilling science fiction blockbuster features a stellar cast, including Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Charles Durning, Katherine Ross and James Farentino, as the crew and war era government officials who must decide the future of the world. [More]
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino
Starring: Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Ron O'Neal, Charles Durning, Victor Mohica, James C. Lawrence, Soon-Tek Oh, Joe Lowry, Alvin Ing, Mark Thomas
Director: Don Taylor
Director: Don Taylor
Composer: John Scott
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Reviews for The Final Countdown
One of the better time-travel movies. Generates lots of suspense because it's directed and acted with a great deal of conviction. John Scott's musical score is outstanding.
Great what if sci-fi with a nuclear aircraft carrier, a time warp, and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
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