The Abyss

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The Abyss
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PG13,2hrs 20min
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January 1, 1989
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20th Century Fox Film Corporat
Synopsis: The crew of an experimental, high-tech submersible is called into action to investigate a mysterious nuclear submarine crash. A series of strange encounters leads the crew to suspect the accident was caused by an extraterrestrial craft, and that they may be participating in an encounter with an alien species. However, in order to make contact, they must not only brave the abyss, an exceedingly deep underwater canyon, but also deal with the violent actions of one of their own crew members, an increasingly ... Full Synopsis
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Stupendously exciting and emotionally engulfing... With probing intelligence and passionate feeling, Cameron has raised the adventure film very close to the level of art. Full Review
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Featured Cast
Bud Brigman
Lt. Coffey
Catfish De Vries
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