Title: THE PERFECT STORM Release Date: July 29, 2000 Production Countries: USA / Germany Runtime: 130 minutes Synopsis: A grand spectacle starring George Clooney. In 1991, a massive storm, "The Perfect Storm," descended upon a group of fishermen. The film depicts their fate based on a true story. The visuals of the hurricane, with waves as tall as a ten-story building, raging winds, and torrential rain, are breathtaking. Directed by Wolfgang Petersen of "Das Boot." In Gloucester, an old fishing port on the East Coast, fisherman Billy is struggling with poor catches. He sets sail east into the Atlantic in pursuit of swordfish. However, on his return journey, an unprecedented storm awaits. Director / Screenplay: Wolfgang Petersen, Bill Wittliff Producer: Barry Levinson Cast: George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, and others