After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.After a tragedy, John Ingram and his wife Rae are spending some time isolated at sea, when they come across a stranger who has abandoned a sinking ship.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 6 nominations
John Simmit
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- (uncredited)
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- TriviaBefore filming began, Nicole Kidman took lessons from the owner of the Storm Vogel on how to operate the ship. During the storm sequences near the end of the film, she is actually piloting the yacht.
- GoofsAt the beginning of the film in the Railway station, you can see Christmas decorations all around. If this is supposedly set in Australia (as John is in the Royal Australian Navy), then at Christmas time (summer in Australia) the sailors, including John; would be wearing their summer uniform. In the film, each man is wearing RAN Winter uniform.
- Quotes
[assuming it's her husband that is washing her hair]
Rae Ingram: You know what I'd love for lunch? Fresh asparagus, then, um, pasta - angel hair pasta with heaps of basil, garlic, olive oil and, um, apple pie. Yeah. Uh, John, have you got a towel?
- Crazy creditsThe producers wish to thank the owners of 'Storm Vogel' for the use of their yacht as the 'Saracen' and Keith Williams, the staff and management of Hamilton Island.
- Alternate versionsOriginal prints of the film omitted the current ending (see Trivia).
- SoundtracksWho Stole the Isopropyl Alcohol
Written & Performed by Tim O'Connor
Copyright © 1988 Kennedy Miller Productions Pty. Ltd.
Featured review
An 80's Nail-biter!
'Dead Calm' features only three characters, and the confines of a yacht, and they utilize every possible moment to create suspense!
After losing their son in a tragic accident a young couple, Rae (Kidman) and John (Neill), decide to take a break by going sailing on their yacht. However, their tranquility is shattered when they rescue a mysterious stranger from an apparent ill-fated galleon.
Billy Zane is excellent as the antagonist Hughie Warriner. Being a sea veteran, John immediately distrusts Hughie. His suspicions are soon justified and their lives become a living hell and fight for survival. Every detail is so well set-up. 'Dead Calm' is a psychological horror, and excellent character study. A very young Kidman is really good as the film's protagonist. The film also ends on a satisfying note.
'Dead Calm' won awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Musical Score, Best Achievement in Sound and Best Editing. The New York Times named it one of the 1000 best films ever made.
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.
After losing their son in a tragic accident a young couple, Rae (Kidman) and John (Neill), decide to take a break by going sailing on their yacht. However, their tranquility is shattered when they rescue a mysterious stranger from an apparent ill-fated galleon.
Billy Zane is excellent as the antagonist Hughie Warriner. Being a sea veteran, John immediately distrusts Hughie. His suspicions are soon justified and their lives become a living hell and fight for survival. Every detail is so well set-up. 'Dead Calm' is a psychological horror, and excellent character study. A very young Kidman is really good as the film's protagonist. The film also ends on a satisfying note.
'Dead Calm' won awards for Best Cinematography, Best Original Musical Score, Best Achievement in Sound and Best Editing. The New York Times named it one of the 1000 best films ever made.
Would I watch it again? Yes, definitely.
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- Also known as
- Dead Calm: A Voyage Into Fear
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- Budget
- $10,400,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $7,825,009
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $2,463,551
- Apr 9, 1989
- Gross worldwide
- $7,825,135
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