In October 1991, a confluence of weather conditions combined to form a killer storm in the North Atlantic. Caught in the storm was the sword-fishing boat Andrea Gail.

George Clooneyas Capt. Billy Tyne
Mark Wahlbergas Bobby Shatford
Diane Laneas Christina "Chris" Cotter
John C. Reillyas Dale "Murp" Murphy
William Fichtneras David "Sully" Sullivan
Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonioas Linda Greenlaw
John Hawkesas Mike "Bugsy" Moran
Dash Mihokas Sgt. Jeremy Mitchell
Karen Allenas Melissa Brown
Bob Guntonas Alexander McAnally III
John Seale