A tense Cold War thriller directed by Tony Scott, this film follows a principled First Officer aboard a U.S. nuclear submarine who challenges his commanding officer's authority when faced with ambiguous launch orders. Starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman in a riveting power struggle, the narrative explores the moral complexities of military protocol and the dangerous consequences of unchecked command authority in the nuclear age. A gripping examination of duty, conscience, and the stakes of global conflict.