The Abyss (1989) The Abyss

The Abyss ★★★ L'Oeuvre au Noir 1989 (PG-13) Underwater sci-fi adventure about a team of oil-drilling divers pressed into service by the navy to locate and disarm an inoperative nuclear submarine. A high-tech thriller with fab footage underwater and pulsating score. 140m/C VHS, DVD, Wide. Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Todd Graff, Michael Biehn, John Bedford Lloyd, J.C. Quinn, Leo Burmester, Kidd Brewer Jr., Kimberly Scott, Adam Nelson, George Robert Kirk, Chris Elliott, Jimmie Ray Weeks; Director: James Cameron; Writer: James Cameron; Writer: Mikael Salomon; Cameo: Alan Silvestri. Oscars '89: Visual FX.

At-a-glance
Year Released 1989
Rating PG
Length (in minutes) 140
Display Color
Formats VHS, DVD, Wide.
National Film Registry
Awards
Year Source Award
1989 Oscars Visual FX
Credits
Role Name
Actor Ed Harris
Actor Kimberly Scott
Actor Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Actor Adam Nelson
Actor Todd Graff
Actor George Robert Kirk
Actor Michael Biehn
Actor Chris Elliott
Actor John Bedford Lloyd
Actor Jimmie Ray Weeks
Actor J.C. Quinn
Actor Leo Burmester
Actor Kidd Brewer Jr.
Cameo Alan Silvestri
Cinematographer Mikael Salomon
Director James Cameron
Writer James Cameron