United Artists released The Final Countdown on August 1, 1980. Don Taylor directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Katharine Ross.
‘The Final Countdown’ 30-Second Summary
In the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean, the U.S.S. Nimitz proudly sails as America’s most formidable nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. However, its fate takes an extraordinary turn when an unexpected electrical storm materializes, engulfing the ship and defying all rationality. Astonishingly, the Nimitz finds itself thrust back in time to December 6, 1941, a mere few hours before the devastating Japanese assault on Pearl Harbor.
With the enemy fleet hurtling towards the vulnerable shores of Hawaii, the courageous Captain of the Nimitz, a seasoned Defense Department expert, a daring Air Wing Commander, and a desperate Senator within the Roosevelt administration now face an agonizing decision. They stand at a crossroads where the unthinkable becomes a stark reality. Shall they passively allow the Japanese to execute their murderous invasion, or will they seize the opportunity to launch a colossal counter-strike that holds the power to eternally reshape the course of history?
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United Artists released The Final Countdown on August 1, 1980. Don Taylor directed the film starring Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, and Katharine Ross.