Deepwater Horizon
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Unstoppable
A relentless, blue-collar thrill ride that pins you to your seat with escalating tension and grounded heroism.
About 2010 film directed by Tony Scott
Genres action, thriller
Directed by Tony Scott
Written by Mark Bomback
Starring Chris Pine, Denzel Washington, Rosario Dawson, Ethan Suplee, T. J. Miller, Kevin Dunn, Jessy Schram, Kevin Corrigan
Music Harry Gregson-Williams
Runtime 98 min
Country United States
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