The Finest Hour movie poster

The Finest Hour

March 25, 1992 1h 45m 4.5/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1992. The Finest Hour is a war/drama film. directed by Shimon Dotan.

Starring Rob Lowe, Gale Hansen, and Tracy Griffith

Synopsis

Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends date two girls, but both love Barbara, who chooses to marry Larry, as ideal father for her pre-teen son. After graduation from Basic UDT/SEAL training, they choose opposite oceans for further training. However Sadam Husein's invasion of Kuwait gets both mobilized in the same unit, with Bosco, who gets captured and tortured. Dean learns Barbara has left adulterer Larry. They mount a rescue together, taking risks even on their own side.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 25, 1992 33 years ago
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Runtime 1h 45m 105 minutes total
User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (11 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Century Films
  • 21st Century Film Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Finest Hour about?

Macho Lawrence 'Larry' Hammer and frailer Dean Mazzoli initially rival as U.S. Navy SEAL trainees, but become buddies in instructor chief petty officer Bosco's merciless training class. The friends...

Who directed The Finest Hour?

The Finest Hour was directed by Shimon Dotan.

How long is The Finest Hour?

The Finest Hour has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).

When was The Finest Hour released?

The Finest Hour was released on March 25, 1992 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Finest Hour?

The main cast of The Finest Hour includes Rob Lowe, Gale Hansen, Tracy Griffith, Eb Lottimer, Baruch Dror.