Directed by:
Don TaylorScreenplay:
David AmbroseCinematography:
Victor J. KemperCast:
Kirk Douglas, Martin Sheen, Katharine Ross, James Farentino, Charles Durning, Soon-Tek Oh, Lloyd Kaufman, Peter Douglas, Richard Liberty, Ron O'Neal, Alvin Ing (more)Plots(1)
Due to a freak electrical storm, the USS Nimitz, the world's largest nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is transported back to December 6, 1941, in time to head off the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. As the fateful hour grows near, the ship's commanders must wrestle with the moral and ethical dilemmas of interfering with the progress of history. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
The Final Countdown
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: JOS Records
Year: 2020
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 53:36
| 1. | The Final Countdown - Main Titles | John Scott | 03:54 |
| 2. | Mr. Tideman | John Scott | 02:25 |
| 3. | The USS Nimitz On Route | John Scott | 03:29 |
| 4. | The Approaching Storm | John Scott | 04:23 |
| 5. | Pursued By The Storm | John Scott | 02:46 |
| 6. | Into The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:58 |
| 7. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | 02:16 |
| 8. | Last Known Position | John Scott | 02:13 |
| 9. | An Hour Ago | John Scott | 01:01 |
| 10. | December 7, 1941 | John Scott | 00:46 |
| 11. | The Japanese Navy | John Scott | 00:36 |
| 12. | Shake Up The Zeroes | John Scott | 02:14 |
| 13. | Splash Two | John Scott | 01:07 |
| 14. | Laurel And Owen | John Scott | 02:23 |
| 15. | Climb Mount Nitaka | John Scott | 02:11 |
| 16. | On The Beach | John Scott | 00:40 |
| 17. | General Quarters | John Scott | 01:48 |
| 18. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | 01:00 |
| 19. | The Storm Reappears | John Scott | 03:28 |
| 20. | Back Through The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:41 |
| 21. | The Planes Return | John Scott | 01:27 |
| 22. | The Admirals Arrive | John Scott | 01:30 |
| 23. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman | John Scott | 04:20 |
The Final Countdown
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: BRMUSIC, Inc.
Year: 2017
Country: USA
Format: digital
Length: 38:45
| 1. | Final Countdown Main Titles | John Scott | 03:54 |
| 2. | Mr. Tideman | John Scott | 02:24 |
| 3. | The Approaching Storm | John Scott | 04:23 |
| 4. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | 02:16 |
| 5. | Last Known Position | John Scott | 02:13 |
| 6. | Shake Up The Zeros | John Scott | 02:13 |
| 7. | Splash Two | John Scott | 01:07 |
| 8. | Helicopter | John Scott | 01:48 |
| 9. | Laurel And Owens | John Scott | 02:23 |
| 10. | Climb Mount Nitaka | John Scott | 02:10 |
| 11. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | 00:59 |
| 12. | The Storm Reappears | John Scott | 03:28 |
| 13. | Back Through The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:41 |
| 14. | The Planes Return | John Scott | 01:27 |
| 15. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman & End Titles | John Scott | 04:19 |
The Final Countdown
Complete Original Motion Picture Score
Label: JOS Records
Year: 2002
Country: UK
Format: CD
Length: 53:36
| 1. | The Final Countdown - Main Titles | John Scott | 03:54 |
| 2. | Mr. Tideman | John Scott | 02:25 |
| 3. | The USS Nimitz On Route | John Scott | 03:29 |
| 4. | The Approaching Storm | John Scott | 04:23 |
| 5. | Pursued By The Storm | John Scott | 02:46 |
| 6. | Into The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:58 |
| 7. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | 02:16 |
| 8. | Last Known Position | John Scott | 02:13 |
| 9. | An Hour Ago | John Scott | 01:01 |
| 10. | December 7, 1941 | John Scott | 00:46 |
| 11. | The Japanese Navy | John Scott | 00:36 |
| 12. | Shake Up The Zeros | John Scott | 02:14 |
| 13. | Splash Two | John Scott | 01:07 |
| 14. | Laurel And Owen | John Scott | 02:23 |
| 15. | Climb Mount Nitaka | John Scott | 02:11 |
| 16. | On The Beach | John Scott | 00:40 |
| 17. | General Quarters | John Scott | 01:48 |
| 18. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | 01:00 |
| 19. | The Storm Reappears | John Scott | 03:28 |
| 20. | Back Through The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:41 |
| 21. | The Planes Return | John Scott | 01:27 |
| 22. | The Admirals Arrive | John Scott | 01:30 |
| 23. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman | John Scott | 04:20 |
The Final Countdown
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Tarantula Records
Year: 2000
Country: Germany
Format: CD
Length: 37:48
| 1. | Main Titles | John Scott | 03:51 |
| 2. | Mr. Tideman | John Scott | 02:21 |
| 3. | The Approaching Storm | John Scott | 04:20 |
| 4. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | 02:14 |
| 5. | Last Known Position | John Scott | 02:11 |
| 6. | Shake Up The Zeros | John Scott | 02:10 |
| 7. | Splash Two | John Scott | 01:05 |
| 8. | Helicopter | John Scott | 01:46 |
| 9. | Laurel And Owens | John Scott | 02:20 |
| 10. | Climb Mount Nitaka | John Scott | 02:08 |
| 11. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | 00:57 |
| 12. | The Storm Reappears | John Scott | 03:16 |
| 13. | Back Through The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:38 |
| 14. | The Planes Return | John Scott | 01:25 |
| 15. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman & End Titles | John Scott | 04:06 |
The Final Countdown
Original Soundtrack from the Motion Picture
Label: Eastworld
Year: 1980
Country: Japan
Format: LP
| 1. | SIDE A: (New) Main Title | John Scott | |
| 2. | SIDE B: Mr. And Mrs. Tideman | John Scott |
The Final Countdown
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Eastworld
Year: 1980
Country: Japan
Format: LP
| 1. | SIDE A: Mr. Tideman | John Scott | |
| 2. | (New) Main Title | John Scott | |
| 3. | The Approaching Storm (S.E.) | John Scott | |
| 4. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | |
| 5. | Last Known Position | John Scott | |
| 6. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | |
| 7. | Showing The Zeros | John Scott | |
| 8. | SIDE B: Splash Two / The Japanese Navy (S.E.) | John Scott | |
| 9. | General Quarters | John Scott | |
| 10. | Climb Mt. Nitaka (S.E.) | John Scott | |
| 11. | Laurel And Owens | John Scott | |
| 12. | Storm Reappears Again | John Scott | |
| 13. | The Planes Return | John Scott | |
| 14. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman | John Scott | |
| 15. | End Credits | John Scott |
The Final Countdown
Music from the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Casablanca
Year: 1980
Country: USA
Format: LP
Length: 37:48
| 1. | SIDE A: Main Titles | John Scott | 03:51 |
| 2. | Mr. Tideman | John Scott | 02:21 |
| 3. | The Approaching Storm | John Scott | 04:20 |
| 4. | Rig The Barricades | John Scott | 02:14 |
| 5. | Last Known Position | John Scott | 02:11 |
| 6. | Shake Up The Zeros | John Scott | 02:10 |
| 7. | Splash Two | John Scott | 01:05 |
| 8. | Helicopter | John Scott | 01:46 |
| 9. | SIDE B: Laurel And Owens | John Scott | 02:20 |
| 10. | Climb Mount Nitaka | John Scott | 02:08 |
| 11. | Operation Pearl Harbor | John Scott | 00:57 |
| 12. | The Storm Reappears | John Scott | 03:16 |
| 13. | Back Through The Time Warp | John Scott | 03:38 |
| 14. | The Planes Return | John Scott | 01:25 |
| 15. | Mr. And Mrs. Tideman & End Titles | John Scott | 04:06 |