Under Siege

Under Siege Under Siege is a 1992 American action film directed by John McTiernan, produced by Lawrence Gordon and Lloyd Weiner, and written by Steven Zaillian. The film stars Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback, a Master Chief in the United States Navy, Michael Biehn as Mr. Church, and William Sadler as D'Corso. The film follows Ryback, a cook on a U.S. Navy battleship, who must stop a group of terrorists from taking over the ship.

Plot

The film takes place on board the USS Missouri (BB-63), a Iowa-class battleship that is now serving as a museum ship and memorial in Norfolk, Virginia. The ship is being towed to Bristol, England for scrapping, but a group of terrorists led by Mr. Church (Michael Biehn) seize control of the ship. The terrorists plan to use the ship's guns to destroy a nearby U.S. Navy base. Casey Ryback (Steven Seagal), a former U.S. Navy SEAL and cook on the ship, finds himself in the middle of the terrorist takeover. Ryback teams up with D'Corso (William Sadler), a U.S. Marine sergeant, to stop the terrorists and save the ship.

Cast

The film features a number of well-known actors, including Steven Seagal as Casey Ryback, Michael Biehn as Mr. Church, and William Sadler as D'Corso. Other cast members include Pam Grier, Brenda Bakke, and Tom Sizemore].

Production

The film was produced by Lawrence Gordon and Lloyd Weiner, with a budget of $40 million. The film was shot on location in Norfolk, Virginia, Bristol, England, and Los Angeles, California. The film's screenplay was written by Steven Zaillian, and the cinematography was handled by John McTiernan and Burt G. King.

Release

The film was released on October 9, 1992, by Warner Bros. Pictures. The film was a commercial success, grossing $156.2 million at the box office. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising Steven Seagal's performance.

Reception

The film received positive reviews from critics, with an 88% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3.5 out of 4 stars, praising the film's action sequences and Steven Seagal's performance. The film also received praise from critics at The New York Times and Variety.

Legacy

The film has become a classic of the action film genre, and is often cited as one of the best films of Steven Seagal's career. The film's success led to a sequel, Under Siege 2: Dark Territory, which was released in 1995. The film's iconic scenes, including the explosion of the USS Missouri's turret, have become ingrained in popular culture. Under Siege is widely regarded as one of the best action films of the 1990s. Category:1992 films Category:Action films Category:Films directed by John McTiernan