In November 1984, the Soviet Union's best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is he trying to defect or to start a war?
Based on a true story, K-19: The Widowmaker is a drama thriller set in the 1960s. The film follows the crew of a Soviet nuclear submarine that experiences a nuclear accident during a test launch in the North Atlantic. As the crew members face radiation poisoning and the threat of a nuclear disaster, they must overcome their fears and work together to prevent a core meltdown and radioactive contamination.
In Russkies, a young American boy develops an unlikely friendship with a group of Russian sailors who are stranded in Florida. As they navigate cultural differences and language barriers, they discover a shared bond of friendship that transcends their differences. Together, they embark on adventures and learn valuable lessons about loyalty, patriotism, and the importance of overcoming prejudice.
Phantom is a thrilling drama set in the midst of the Cold War, focusing on a Soviet submarine's secret mission and the intense psychological battle that ensues.
During the Cold War, a collision between an American and a Soviet submarine in the Atlantic Ocean leads to a dangerous nuclear situation. The crews must work together to prevent a disaster.
During the Cold War, a Russian submarine crew runs into trouble and ends up stranded in a small New England town. The miscommunication and culture clashes between the Russians and the townspeople result in hilarious situations and misunderstandings.
A limousine driver named Sergei becomes the driver for a woman named Vera, but soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous and mysterious journey. As secrets are revealed, Sergei must navigate through a web of deception and betrayal in order to survive.
This program features the standard mix of movie clips, production materials, and interviews. Cast and crew start at the beginning and discussed the acquisition of the rights to Clancy's novel and various adaptation issues. They then went into casting, research for the roles, and many technical topics related to the subs and other special effects concerns.
1942, Polar region. The Germans are preparing to capture Murmansk. The submarine Sch-721 is considered lucky, and its captain Aleksei Strogov has the ability to extricate himself from the most difficult situations. He also develops tactics for a periscope-free torpedo attack, despite the skepticism of colleagues and management. And now, when the Happy "Pike" had to take on board the crew of another Soviet submarine, and she was on the seabed with almost no oxygen, Aleksei manages to save people and perform the operation, paying for it with his life...
72 Meters is a gripping movie that depicts the challenges faced by a submarine crew when an unexpected accident threatens their lives. Set in the Soviet Navy, the crew must navigate through sinking submarines, explosions, and military exercises to survive. Based on a novel, this film is filled with suspense and showcases the bravery and comradery of the crew members.
In 1944 a Soviet marine air force unit stationed near Murmansk is fighting off the German bombers attacking the British navy convoys supplying the Soviet Union with war materials under the lend-lease agreement.
The film depicts the first month of 1945 when the Russian Red Army broke into the eastern part of Germany and forced millions of civilians to flee in the coldest of winter. While the Russians invaded Ostpreussen hundred of thousands of civilians were evacuated by ships. Gotenhafen was the last open port and ships left the town almost by the minute, overloaded by refugees. One of the last ships to leave Gotenhafen was the 'Wilhelm Gustloff', a former 'Kraft durch Freude' pleasure cruiser designed for 1000 passengers. Until today it is unknown how many people were on board but it is said to be around 10.000. The ship sunk without a trace and only a handful of people survived this hellish nightmare.
A man named Mason Andrews, posing as a British Navy officer, plans an elaborate scheme that involves spreading false rumors, initiating lawsuits, and making someone disappear. As he executes his plan, he must navigate through various obstacles, including the Soviet Navy, traitors, spies, and a scandalous tabloid. Along the way, he gets entangled in a romantic rivalry and a marriage of convenience, while also facing moral corruption. The story culminates with a shipwreck and a rescue mission. Will Mason be able to pull off his larceny without getting caught?
During the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, Soviet Navy officer Vasily Arkhipov refused to launch a nuclear strike and saved the world from nuclear war and total destruction.
Explore the events of the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis and hear from some of the actual participants in this riveting program. After an American naval blockade intercepted Soviet submarines on a secret mission to set up a military base in Cuba, the two nations engaged in a tense standoff that led the world to the brink of nuclear war. Submariners from both sides talk about the conflict, and viewers get a look inside their subs and the U.S. war room.
A few days from the life of Soviet submariners - during a regular peaceful time...
In the port of Danzig, the military transport Tyrol is preparing to leave, on board which are selected SS units and seventy naval crews. The commander of the Soviet submarine "S-31", which received serious damage, receives the task of detecting and attacking enemy transport...
The screen story of four teenagers, on whom the horrors of war had left an indelible mark. Their relatives’ deaths and their yearning for fighting the Nazis led them, one way or another, to a sea cadet school that had been opened on Solovetski Islands at the start of the war. This film tells of men’s friendship, the boys’ first baptism of fire, and the victory…
Russian naval pilots risk death to help stop a American Submarine whose defective reactor threatens a nuclear meltdown.