The story of USSR's first nuclear ballistic submarine, which suffered a malfunction in its nuclear reactor on its maiden voyage in the North Atlantic in 1961. The submarine's crew, led by the unyielding Captain Alexi Vostrikov, races against time to prevent a Chernobyl-like nuclear disaster which threatens not only the lives of his crew, but has the potential to ignite a world war between the super powers.
Directed By
Kathryn BigelowWritten By
Louis Nowra, Christopher KyleStudio
Intermedia, Palomar Pictures, Cast of K-19: The Widowmaker
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