Under Pressure: Making 'The Abyss'

1993 0h 59m EN

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★8.2TMDB · 12

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

James Cameron
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Gale Anne Hurd
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Al Giddings
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Ron Cobb
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Michael Biehn
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Pierce Oliver Brewer, Jr.
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Leo Burmester
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Ed Harris
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Ed W. Marsh
Writers: Ed W. Marsh
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 59-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Ed W. Marsh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd and Al Giddings carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0382354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Ed W. Marsh directs. Ed W. Marsh cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 59-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
233 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Ed W. Marsh shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd and Al Giddings carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0382354 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 12 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.