After the Cold War, a breakaway Russian republic with nuclear warheads becomes a possible worldwide threat. U.S. submarine Capt. Frank Ramsey signs on a relatively green but highly recommended Lt. Cmdr. Ron Hunter to the USS Alabama, which may be the only ship able to stop a possible Armageddon. When Ramsay insists that the Alabama must act aggressively, Hunter, fearing they will start rather than stop a disaster, leads a potential mutiny to stop him.
Denzel Washington Lt. Commander Ronald "Ron" Hunter
Gene Hackman Captain Franklin "Frank" Ramsey
Matt Craven Lt. Roy Zimmer
George Dzundza Chief of the Boat Cob
Viggo Mortensen Lt. Peter 'Weps' Ince
James Gandolfini Lt. Robert 'Bobby' Dougherty
Rocky Carroll Lt. Darik Westergard
Jaime Gomez Officer of the Deck Mahoney
Michael Milhoan Chief of the Watch Hunsicker
Scott Burkholder Tactical Supervising Officer Billy Linkletter
Danny Nucci Petty Officer Danny Rivetti
Lillo Brancato Petty Officer Third Class Russell Vossler Russell Vossler
Eric Bruskotter Bennefield
Rick Schroder Lt. Paul Hellerman
Steve Zahn Seaman William Barnes
Marcello Thedford Lawson
R.J. Knoll Marty Sotille
Billy Devlin Navigator
Matthew Barry Planesman
Christopher Birt Helmsman
Jim Boyce Diving Officer
Jacob Vargas Sonarman #2
Kai Lennox Sonarman #3
Michael D. Weatherred Radioman #1
Tommy Bush Admiral Williams
Earl Billings Rick Marichek
Mark Christopher Lawrence Head Cook Rono
Michael Chieffo Chief Kline
Ashley Smock Guard #1
James Lesure Guard #2
Trevor St. John Launcher
Dennis Garber Fire Control Technician
Vanessa Bell Calloway Julia Hunter
Brenden Jefferson Luke
Ashley Calloway Robin
Daniel von Bargen Vladimir Radchenko
Richard Valeriani Richard Valeriani
Warren Olney Anchorman
Rad Daly Lt. Comdr. Nelson
Sean O'Bryan Phone Talker
Victor Togunde Sailor with Oba
Troy A. Cephers Sailor #1
Armand Watson Seaman Davis
Brent Goldberg Phone Talker #2
Scott Grimes Petty Officer Hilaire
Ryan Phillippe Seaman Grattam
Dale Andre Lee Everett Firing Key Runner
Angela C. Tortu Ramsey Aide
Ronald Ramessar Westergaurd Dad
Robin Faraday Westergaurd Mom
Bob Stone Bob the Magician
Henry Mortensen Henry Ince
Chris Ellis Additional Magician
Mo Gallini Seaman Kuhne (uncredited)
Jason Robards Rear Admiral Anderson (uncredited)
Marianne Hettinger Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)
Skip Beard Board of Inquiry Member (uncredited)