- Film Review
- Reviewed By John Ferguson
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4 out of 5
After a string of routine action thrillers, Steven Seagal hit the jackpot with this slick nautical spin on the Die Hard concept. Portraying possibly the unlikeliest cook in the history of cinema, Seagal is the US Navy's only hope when a crack squad of terrorists, led by Tommy Lee Jones, hijacks his ship. Seagal may lack natural charisma, but a flamboyant performance from Jones, plus some sterling work from fellow baddies Gary Busey and Colm Meaney, more than compensate for his deficiencies. Former Baywatch babe Erika Eleniak has little to do but pop out of a cake and scream a lot, but provides the requisite slice of glamour. Like Seagal, director Andrew Davis earned his spurs with mainly straight-to-video fodder, but here he never misses a beat and stages some awesome set pieces.
Plot Summary
Action adventure starring Steven Seagal and Tommy Lee Jones. The Missouri, the US Navy's biggest battleship, is hijacked by ruthless criminals intent on stealing its lucrative nuclear arsenal. Only one man stands in their way - Casey Ryback, ship's cook and former Navy SEAL.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Casey Ryback
- Steven Seagal
- William Strannix
- Tommy Lee Jones
- Commander Krill
- Gary Busey
- Jordan Tate
- Erika Eleniak
- Captain Adams
- Patrick O'Neal
- Tackman
- Damian Chapa
- Granger
- Troy Evans
- Flicker
- David McKnight
- Cue Ball
- Lee Hinton
- Ensign Taylor
- Glenn Morshower
- Lieutenant Smart
- Leo Alexander
- Commander Green
- John Rottger
- Marine guard
- Brad Rea
- Lieutenant Ballard
- Michael Welden
- Commander Harris
- Bernie Casey
- Ramirez
- Raymond Cruz
- Johnson
- Duane Davis
- Daumer
- Colm Meaney
- Shadow
- Eddie Bo Smith Jr
- Pitt
- Richard Jones
- Wave
- Tom Reynolds
- Cates
- Tom Muzila
- Private Nash
- Tom Wood
- Sammy Lee
- Jerone Wiggins
Crew
- Director
- Andrew Davis
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