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Leviathan

  • 1989
  • R
  • 1h 38m
IMDb RATING
5.8/10
27K
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Leviathan (1989)
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Body HorrorAdventureHorrorMysterySci-FiThriller

An American deep-sea mining colony stumbles upon a sunken Soviet vessel, hiding a horrific secret.An American deep-sea mining colony stumbles upon a sunken Soviet vessel, hiding a horrific secret.An American deep-sea mining colony stumbles upon a sunken Soviet vessel, hiding a horrific secret.

  • Director
    • George P. Cosmatos
  • Writers
    • David Webb Peoples
    • Jeb Stuart
  • Stars
    • Peter Weller
    • Richard Crenna
    • Amanda Pays
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.8/10
    27K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • George P. Cosmatos
    • Writers
      • David Webb Peoples
      • Jeb Stuart
    • Stars
      • Peter Weller
      • Richard Crenna
      • Amanda Pays
    • 193User reviews
    • 95Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Photos142

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    Top Cast14

    Peter Weller
    Peter Weller
    • Steven Beck
    Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna
    • Dr. Glen 'Doc' Thompson
    Amanda Pays
    Amanda Pays
    • Elizabeth 'Willie' Williams
    Daniel Stern
    Daniel Stern
    • Buzz 'Sixpack' Parrish
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • Justin Jones
    Michael Carmine
    Michael Carmine
    • Tony 'DeJesus' Rodero
    Lisa Eilbacher
    Lisa Eilbacher
    • Bridget Bowman
    Hector Elizondo
    Hector Elizondo
    • G. P. Cobb
    Meg Foster
    Meg Foster
    • Ms. Martin
    Eugene Lipinski
    Eugene Lipinski
    • Russian Ship Captain
    • (as Eugene Lipinsky)
    Larry Dolgin
    • Helicopter Pilot
    Pascal Druant
    • Winch Operator
    Steve Pelot
    • Winch Operator
    Tom Woodruff Jr.
    Tom Woodruff Jr.
    • Lead Creature
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George P. Cosmatos
    • Writers
      • David Webb Peoples
      • Jeb Stuart
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    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Reviewers say 'Leviathan' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Director George P. Cosmatos granted Stan Winston and his creature effects team significant creative autonomy during production, often deferring to their expertise regarding the presentation of the monster. Winston also directed the second unit action sequences for the film. To prepare for the aquatic setting, members of the effects crew learned to scuba dive while living in Rome for four months, a hobby several team members maintained long after filming concluded.
    • Goofs
      When the pressure door severs the creature's limb, a thin wire used to pull the detached prosthetic toward the floor is visible against the dark background.
    • Quotes
      • Martin: I realize you must have gone through hell.
      • Justin Jones: Gone? Bitch, we're still here!
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: Jacknife/The Adventures of Baron Munchausen/Skin Deep/Chocolat (1989)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 17, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Leviathan, terror en la profundidad
    • Filming locations
      • Adriatic Sea
    • Production companies
      • Filmauro
      • Gordon Company
      • Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $25,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,704,614
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,029,164
      • Mar 19, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $15,704,614
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 38m(98 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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