The Abyss

(1989)Directed by James Cameron140 min · PG-13Adventure, Thriller, Science Fiction
When you get there, you will understand.

Bud Brigman (Ed Harris) is the foreman of a deep-sea oil platform when the Navy requisitions it to recover a sunken nuclear submarine. His estranged wife Lindsey (Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio) arrives to help, and the two must work together in the cramped rig. As divers descend into the black water, Bud finds himself torn between his loyalty to Lindsey and a contact moving in the deep.

Ed Harrisas Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonioas Lindsey Brigman
Michael Biehnas Lieutenant Hiram Coffey
Leo Burmesteras Catton ‘Catfish’ De Vries
Todd Graffas Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
John Bedford Lloydas Jammer Willis
Kimberly Scottas Lisa 'One Night' Standing
Chris Elliottas Bendix
J.C. Quinnas Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.as Lew Finler
George Robert Klekas Wilhite
Adam Nelsonas Ensign Monk
Dick Warlockas Dwight Perry
JRJimmie Ray Weeksas Leland McBride
Peter Ratrayas Captain
Michael Beachas Barnes
Ken Jenkinsas Gerard Kirkhill
Michael Chapmanas Dr. Berg
William Wisheras Bill Tyler
WGWendy Gordonas Anchorwoman
Paula Crossas Young Woman
Emily Yancyas Woman Reporter