The USS Nimitz, a modern-day nuclear-powered aircraft carrier captained by Kirk Douglas, passes through a time warp and finds itself at Pearl Harbor on December 6, 1941. Douglas is all for preventing the infamous Japanese attack by unleashing the 1980s technology at his disposal. But wait--if history is inviolate, what will happen to future events if the attack doesn't come off? For nearly two hours, pros and cons are volleyed back and forth by Douglas, by ambitious senator Charles Durning, and by concerned observer Martin ...
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The USS Nimitz, a modern-day nuclear-powered aircraft carrier captained by Kirk Douglas, passes through a time warp and finds itself at Pearl Harbor on December 6, 1941. Douglas is all for preventing the infamous Japanese attack by unleashing the 1980s technology at his disposal. But wait--if history is inviolate, what will happen to future events if the attack doesn't come off? For nearly two hours, pros and cons are volleyed back and forth by Douglas, by ambitious senator Charles Durning, and by concerned observer Martin Sheen. Hal Erickson, Rovi
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Add this copy of The Final Countdown [Dvd]: the Final Countdown [Dvd] to cart. $16.47, new condition, Sold by Entertainment By Post US-KH rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Indian Trail, NC, UNITED STATES, published 1980.
Keeps you wondering....good cast with strong story and good acting. I love a "What if?" movie.
fireplug
Jan 8, 2009
Unique storyline
I actually got this to replace an old VHS copy as I have several older shows/movies I just like to watch and if I can find replacements for the VHS's I try to get them.
The story line is interesting to say the least. Folks never having seen this story should give it a try. If you can imagine a modern aircraft carrier being transported to right before the Pearl Harbour attack via a strange storm.