Abyss (Special Edition), The

Aspect

2.35:1
Audio

English (Dolby Digital 5.1), English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround)
Runtime

171
Discs

2
Studio

Twentieth Century Fox
Release Date

August 9, 1989
DVD Release

November 28, 2000
16:9

THX

THX
Rating

PG-13
Director

James Cameron
 

An American nuclear submarine is attacked (during the cold war) and crashes underwater. The navy asks the workers of a nearby underwater oil rig who are joined by a number of navy SEALS to locate and investigate the cause of the crash. As the crew embark on their mission, they encounter a number of difficulties and discover that they may not be alone. There is something else down there.

Edition Details Cast
Color, Closed-captioned, THX, Widescreen, Box set, Dolby
  Theatrical trailer(s), TV spot(s)
  Multi-Story Option: Consumer can select original theatrical release (145 min.) or special edition release with 28 minutes of added footage
  Video Subscripture Version: Viewers can read pop-up captions throughout the film explaning how the special effects were created
  Documentary: Under pressure: Making The Abyss (60 min.) with cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage
  Comprehensive film analysis from storyboards and concept art to final release
  Widescreen letterbox format
  Number of discs: 2
  		 Ed Harris...Virgil 'Bud' Brigman
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio...Lindsey Brigman
Michael Biehn...Lt. Hiram Coffey
Leo Burmester...Catfish De Vries
Todd Graff...Alan 'Hippy' Carnes
John Bedford Lloyd...Jammer Willis
J.C. Quinn...Arliss 'Sonny' Dawson
Kimberly Scott...Lisa 'One Night' Standing
Captain Kidd Brewer Jr....Lew Finler
George Robert Klek...Wilhite
Christopher Murphy...Schoenick, SEAL Team Member
Adam Nelson...Ensign Monk, SEAL Team Member
Dick Warlock...Dwight Perry
Jimmie Ray Weeks...Leland McBride
J. Kenneth Campbell...DeMarco
Ken Jenkins...Gerard Kirkhill, Benthick Petroleum Co. Representative
Chris Elliott...Bendix
Peter Ratray...USS Montana Captain
Michael Beach...Barnes
Brad Sullivan...USS Montana Executive Officer
Frank Lloyd...USS Montana Navigator
Phillip Darlington...USS Montana Crewman
Joseph C. Nemec III...USS Montana Crewman
Joe Farago...Anchorman
William Wisher Jr....Bill Tyler, Reporter
Marcus K. Mukai...Anchorman #2
Wendy Gordon...Anchorwoman
Paula Cross...Young Woman
Thomas F. Duffy...Construction Worker
Chris Anastasio...Truck Driver
Emily Yancy...Woman Reporter
Michael Chapman...Dr. Berg
Tom Isbell...Wave Reporter
Mike Cameron...Sailor with the fire extinguisher