Dead Calm
An Australian thriller that combines murder and mayhem on the high seas. Sam Neill and Nicole Kidman are recovering from a private tragedy by taking a long ocean vacation. They encounter a crazed American and a sinking ship and learn that keeping a lunatic at bay is great therapy for some couples. With Billy Zane as a wacko. Originally a project unfinished by Orson Welles.
Year: 1989
Genre: Australian Film
Country: Australia
Director: Phillip Noyce
Starring: Sam Neill, Nicole Kidman, Billy Zane
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: M - Contains violence, offensive language and sex scenes.
6.8/10
Location in store: Australian Film
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