Movie: Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

Top 10 Billed Cast

James Cameron
James Cameron

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Gale Anne Hurd
Gale Anne Hurd

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Al Giddings
Al Giddings

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Ron Cobb
Ron Cobb

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Michael Biehn
Michael Biehn

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Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.
Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.

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Leo Burmester
Leo Burmester

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Ed Harris
Ed Harris

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John Bedford Lloyd
John Bedford Lloyd

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J.C. Quinn
J.C. Quinn

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    Documentary about the challenging making of the sci-fi film "The Abyss" , with commentary by various actors and crew, outtakes and behind-the-scenes footage of the actual shooting of the film.

  • Release Date

    1993-09-01

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    7.9

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