Steel Sharks (1997): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Steel Sharks is a 1997 adventure thriller directed by Rodney McDonald and William C. Martell, starring Barry Livingston as Dr. John Van Tasset, Billy Warlock and Billy Dee Williams. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes. Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Directors
- Rodney McDonald and William C. Martell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cabin Fever Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Steel Sharks About?
The premise of Steel Sharks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Below the waves there’s only one option—escape or die. In this tense undersea thriller, a United States submarine is hijacked by terrorists. An elite team of Navy SEALs is sent to rescue the vessel, but the mission goes awry and the commandos are captured. Forced to operate in the darkness, they must wage a silent, covert war beneath the surface to reclaim the sub and survive.
Steel Sharks Themes & Keywords
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- wrong
- terrorist
- submarine
- die hard scenario
- violence
- shooting
- stabbed in the back
- independent film
Where to Watch Steel Sharks
Stream it on Fawesome and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Steel Sharks Cast & Characters
Barry Livingston leads the cast as Dr. John Van Tasset, with Billy Warlock as Bob Rogers and Billy Dee Williams as Adm. Jim Perry. Directed by Rodney McDonald and William C. Martell; 19 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Rodney McDonald
- Co-director William C. Martell
- Barry Livingston as Dr. John Van Tasset
- Billy Warlock as Bob Rogers
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Billy Dee Williams as Adm. Jim Perry -
Gary Busey as Cmdr. Bill McKay
Also Starring in Steel Sharks
· 15 more- Shaun Toub Capt. Reza Lashgar
- Tim Abell Cord
- Larry Poindexter Dobbins
- Eric Lawson Adm. Evans
- Robert Miranda Gregorov
- Matthew R. Anderson PO Kaplan
- Ahmed Ahmed Lt. Noussavi
- Tim Lounibos Mack
- Anthony Griffith Bernie
- Thomas R. Martin Radio Operator
- David Roberson Lt. Dave Zamborski
- Miranda Wolfe Lt. Hickey
- Jeff Burnett Montiero
- Matthew St. Patrick Mattox
- Curnal Achilles Aulisio Pleshe
Steel Sharks Plot Summary
What happens in Steel Sharks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
An urgent news report announces a revolution has toppled the Iranian government, and it coincides with the disappearance of American UN chemical weapons inspector Dr. John Van Tasset, Barry Livingston, in Iraq. The United States is determined to stage a rescue, fearing his expertise could be used to arm the new regime. A Navy SEAL team is assembled for the mission, but one slot is filled by the rookie replacement, Bob Rodgers, Billy Warlock. The operation is organized from an aircraft carrier group in the Persian Gulf, where they meet Rear Admiral Jim Perry Billy Dee Williams, who commands the fleet and will coordinate the rescue from a submarine.
Full summary
The whole story of Steel Sharks, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Steel Sharks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the occupation of Dr. John Van Tasset, the person the SEAL team is sent to rescue?
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Steel Sharks FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Steel Sharks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Steel Sharks?
Steel Sharks runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Steel Sharks released?
Steel Sharks was released on April 22, 1997.
Who directed Steel Sharks?
Steel Sharks was directed by Rodney McDonald and William C. Martell.
More films by Rodney McDonald Who is in the cast of Steel Sharks?
Steel Sharks stars Barry Livingston as Dr. John Van Tasset, Billy Warlock as Bob Rogers and Billy Dee Williams as Adm. Jim Perry, among 19 credited actors.
Where can I watch Steel Sharks?
In the US, Steel Sharks is streaming on Fawesome, fuboTV and Howdy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video (availability from JustWatch).
Does Steel Sharks have a post-credit scene?
No. Steel Sharks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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