The 33 [DVD] [Standard]

Based on the real-life event, 33 miners are trapped underground for 69 days when a gold and copper mine collapses. They struggle to survive in an epic quest and a race against time.

Lloyd Bridges and Barbara Payton star in this suspenseful drama from director Richard Fleischer (The Boston Strangler, Soylent Green). Bridges plays a plays a jailed counterfeiter who is released on the condition that he helps trap the people who are now 'using his plates' to print money. Cinematography by Guy Roe (The Cobra Strikes) and a musical score by Sol Kaplan (The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, Niagara) give this feature a touch of noir atmosphere, all overseen by Oscar nominated producer Bryan Foy (He Walked By Night, I Was a Communist for the FBI).

Seaside vacationer Jess (Ella-Rae Smith) was sufficiently charmed by good-looking pickup Ben (Matthew Daddario) to come aboard his sailboat-and to be forgiving when she woke up to find them at sea. The good times would soon end, though, after they rescued unconscious jet-skier Lexie (Jessica Alexander)... who had a dark agenda leaving Jess unsure of who to trust. Gripping maritime mayhem also stars Nikkita Chadha, Jack Morris, Andrew Steele. 87 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack English.