Under Siege (1992)

6.5R98 minDirector: Andrew Davis

1992 film by Andrew Davis

Under Siege is a 1992 action thriller film directed by Andrew Davis and written by J. F. Lawton. It stars Steven Seagal (who also produced the film), Tommy Lee Jones, Gary Busey, and Erika Eleniak. Seagal plays Casey Ryback, a former Navy SEAL, who must fend off a group of mercenaries after they commandeer the U.S. Navy battleship Missouri.

Released on October 9, 1992, Under Siege was both a critical and commercial success, receiving two Academy Award nominations for sound production and grossing over $156.6 million at the global box office. It is often considered Steven Seagal's best film to date. It was followed in 1995 by a sequel, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, which was not as well received.

Under Siege was the final film of actor Patrick O'Neal, before his death in 1994.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Under Siege about?
Under Siege (1992) — The battleship Missouri is about to be decomissioned. Casey Ryback is Captain Adam's personal cook. And Ryback is always butting heads with the ship's XO Commander Krill but the Captain always intercedes. One day, after the President visits the Missouri, which is also the Captain
Is Under Siege based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Under Siege scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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