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The Final Countdown (1980)

The Final Countdown (1980)
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The USS Nimitz, a modern-day nuclear-powered aircraft carrier captained by Kirk Douglas, passes through a time warp and finds itself at Pearl Harbor on December 6, 1941. Douglas is all for preventing the infamous Japanese attack by unleashing the 1980s technology at his disposal. But wait--if history is inviolate, what will happen to future events if the attack doesn't come off? For nearly two hours, pros and cons are volleyed back and forth by Douglas, by ambitious senator Charles Durning, and by concerned observer Martin Sheen. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Kirk DouglasMartin Sheen, (more)
Director(s):
Don Taylor
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG
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Synopsis of The Final Countdown

The USS Nimitz, a modern-day nuclear-powered aircraft carrier captained by Kirk Douglas, passes through a time warp and finds itself at Pearl Harbor on December 6, 1941. Douglas is all for preventing the infamous Japanese attack by unleashing the 1980s technology at his disposal. But wait--if history is inviolate, what will happen to future events if the attack doesn't come off? For nearly two hours, pros and cons are volleyed back and forth by Douglas, by ambitious senator Charles Durning, and by concerned observer Martin Sheen. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
102 mins

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Director(s):
Don Taylor
Writer(s):
David AmbroseGerry DavisTom Hunter
Producer(s):
Peter Vincent Douglas
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
PG(Adult Language, Mild Violence, Questionable for Children, Adult Situations)
Categories:
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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    Lawrence C D.

    A great movie great acting, nice special effects, with the USS Nimitz which has a lot of firepower and it can take care of the Japanese back in 1941 when they attack Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.

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    Paul C.

    This is a good movie for the sifi buffs. Its interesting to see the old items used in the movie before computers and the like.

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    Larry R.

    If you enjoy unexplained happenings, this is another fine move for you.

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