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Under Siege (1992)

โ€œIn 1992 a battleship's been sabotaged by nuclear pirates out to steal its warheads. Now, surrounded by terrorists, a lone man stands with a deadly plan of attack.โ€

6.3/10 ยท 1,798 votes 1h 42m r ActionThriller

#59 of 75 films from 1992 #1406 of 2168 in action

Directed by Andrew Davis ยท Written by J.F. Lawton

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Overview

A disgruntled ex-CIA operative, his assistant and their assembled group of terrorists seize a battleship with nuclear blackmail in mind. They've planned for every contingency but ignore the ship's cook, former Navy SEAL Casey Rybackโ€”an error that could be fatal.

Cast

Steven Seagalas Casey Ryback
Tommy Lee Jonesas William Strannix
Gary Buseyas Commander Krill
Erika Eleniakas Jordan Tate
Colm Meaneyas Daumer
Damian Chapaas Tackman
Andy Romanoas Admiral Bates
Patrick O'Nealas Captain Adams
Nick Mancusoas Tom Breaker
Raymond Cruzas Ramirez
Duane Davisas Johnson
Michael Des Barresas Damiani
Dale Dyeas Captain Garza
Troy Evansas Granger

Facts

Release dateOctober 8, 1992
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 1992 average of 109 min
GenresAction, Thriller
LanguageEN
Budget$35,000,000
Box office$156,563,139 (4.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0105690

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Questions

How long is Under Siege?
Under Siege runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Under Siege worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.3/10 across 1,798 votes, which places it #59 of 75 films released in 1992 in this index (top 23%) and #1406 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Under Siege?
Under Siege was directed by Andrew Davis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Fugitive (1993), The Guardian (2006), Holes (2003).
Who stars in Under Siege?
Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback; Tommy Lee Jones as William Strannix; Gary Busey as Commander Krill; Erika Eleniak as Jordan Tate; Colm Meaney as Daumer; Damian Chapa as Tackman.
What is Under Siege rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Under Siege?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20423.

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