About Hunter Killer

Hunter Killer is a high-stakes naval action thriller released in 2018. Directed by Donovan Marsh, the movie unfolds against the backdrop of political tensions between the U.S. and Russia. When a U.S. sub is sunk in the Arctic Ocean, another is dispatched to carry out a rescue mission but uncovers a secret Russian coup threatening to dismantle the world order. With crew and country on the line, Captain Joe Glass (Gerard Butler) must now assemble an elite group of Navy SEALs to rescue the kidnapped Russian president and sneak through enemy waters to stop World War III.

Making / Production

The film, directed by Donovan Marsh, was produced by Neal H. Moritz and Toby Jaffe. It was primarily shot in London and Bulgaria. The shoot involved meticulous preparation and research, including visiting real submarines to ensure the film's authenticity. The underwater sequences were particularly challenging and relied heavily on special effects.

Actors

• Gerard Butler as Captain Joe Glass: With his intense performance and leadership skills, Butler successfully portrays the dynamic and resolute submarine captain.
• Common as Rear Admiral John Fisk: Common delivers a compelling performance as the sensible and determined naval officer.
• Linda Cardellini as Jayne Norquist: A government defense strategy analyst whose intelligence and determination get portrayed aptly by Cardellini.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film is partially based on the 2012 novel "Firing Point," written by George Wallace and Don Keith.
• It's the first Millennium Films production to receive a wide release by Lionsgate in the United States.
• The scenes inside the submarine were shot in a set, built to resemble an actual Virginia-class submarine.

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Quotes

• "We are witnessing the most aggressive military buildup in Russian history."
• "Fire! We want to create confusion."
• "We've been ordered to cross waters no American sub has ever crossed before."

• The film's score was composed by Trevor Morris.
• The score combines symphonic orchestra sounds with electronic elements to create the thrilling and suspenseful atmosphere.
• The soundtrack includes the track "Dive", a tense instrumental piece that sets the high-stakes tone of the film.