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The Finest Hour (1992)

Movie ★ 4.8 105 min

War Drama

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.

Shimon Dotan Writer Shimon Dotan Director Stuart Schoffman Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 25, 1992
Runtime
105 min
IMDb
tt0101879
Language
Studio
Century Films, 21st Century Film Corporation

Themes

Cast

Rob Lowe Rob Lowe Lawrence Hammer Gale Hansen Gale Hansen Dean Mazzoli Tracy Griffith Tracy Griffith Barbara Eb Lottimer Eb Lottimer Bosco Baruch Dror Greenspan Daniel Dieker Albie Michael Fountain Carter Evyatar Lazar Moonjean Ari Sorko-Ram Ari Sorko-Ram Petersen Erik Degn Thurston Tae-joon Lee T.J. Natan Sgan-Cohen Franklin Jon J. Herson Dr. Cortese Uri Gavriel Uri Gavriel Commander

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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 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.
Who directed The Finest Hour?
The Finest Hour was directed by Shimon Dotan.
Who stars in The Finest Hour?
The Finest Hour stars Rob Lowe, Gale Hansen, Tracy Griffith, Eb Lottimer.
When was The Finest Hour released?
The Finest Hour is a 1992 war, drama film.
Where can I watch The Finest Hour?
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