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A Navy SEAL dives deep to stop a bioterrorist before the ocean becomes a graveyard.

RAPID ASSAULT

1997 · 1h 30m · R · Action / Science Fiction / Thriller · IMDB TMDB

A terrorist creates a biological weapon in an abandoned undersea lab. A government operative is dispatched to confiscate the weapon and eliminate the terrorist. This lone Navy SEAL must undertake a dangerous underwater mission to stop a madman from unleashing a deadly toxin that could destroy the world.

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What is Rapid Assault about?

Rapid Assault is a 1997 American action, science fiction, and thriller film directed by Fred Olen Ray about a Navy SEAL dispatched to stop a terrorist threatening to release a biotoxin from a hijacked undersea base.

Programmer's Pick

Fred Olen Ray delivers an underwater standoff with bioterror stakes and a hard-charging Navy SEAL at the center. If your idea of science fiction involves submarines, hostages, and a villainess or two, this aquatic shootout has you covered.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Deep beneath the ocean's surface, a hijacked sea base becomes ground zero for a potentially world-ending crisis. Terrorist Lars Rynark has taken control and threatens to unleash a deadly biotoxin capable of destroying the entire undersea ecosystem. With only three hours on the clock, a small, elite force of Navy SEALs and CIA operatives is deployed to infiltrate the base, neutralize Rynark, and confiscate the weapon before irreversible devastation occurs. The film combines tense underwater action with a high-stakes race against biological disaster, setting its hard-edged hero against a villain willing to poison the world for his cause.

Details & Specs

Director
Fred Olen Ray
Writer
Sean O'Bannon
Release
1997
Runtime
1h 30m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
Also Known As
Missão Submarina

Cast & Crew

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Director: Fred Olen Ray Writer: Sean O'Bannon
Tim Abell Tim Abell James Decker Jeff Rector Jeff Rector David Phillips LM Lisa Mazzetti Angela Strichman Arthur Roberts Arthur Roberts Captain O'Reilly Don Scribner Don Scribner Lars Rynark HR Harrison Ray Marko Richard Gabai Richard Gabai C.O. John Carter Hoke Howell Hoke Howell Dr. Strichman Steve Barkett Steve Barkett Captain Xavier Ted Monte Ted Monte Pennington Robert Quarry Robert Quarry Military Officer KA Kimberly A. Ray Secretary JH Joe Haggerty Military Officer

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Why Cult

Undersea Terror Base

The entire action unfolds in a hijacked sea base thousands of feet below the surface, ramping up the claustrophobic thrills.

Bioweapon Countdown

A madman’s biotoxin threatens the entire undersea ecosystem, giving the heroes just three hours to save the world.

Navy SEAL Action

A lone operative braves underwater dangers and high-tech traps in a classic one-man-against-the-odds setup.

Villainess Intrigue

The cast features more than just muscle—keep an eye out for a villainess among the hostages and hostiles.

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Threat File

Trigger

Terrorist hijacks undersea base

Threat

Biotoxin release

Effect

Destroys undersea ecosystem

Countermeasure

Navy SEALs and CIA operatives sent to stop threat

Setting

Hijacked sea base deep underwater

Questions from the Vault

When was Rapid Assault released? +

Rapid Assault was released in 1997.

Who directed Rapid Assault? +

Rapid Assault was directed by Fred Olen Ray.

How long is Rapid Assault? +

Rapid Assault has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Rapid Assault? +

Rapid Assault is an action, science fiction, and thriller film.

Where can I watch Rapid Assault? +

Rapid Assault is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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