Under Siege (1992)

	Directed by: Andrew Davis	COUNTRY USA GENRE Action/Thriller NORWEGIAN TITLE Kapring på åpent hav RUNNING TIME 103 minutes
	Produced by: Steven Reuther Arnon Milchan Steven Seagal
	Written by: J. F. Lawton John Mason Michael Rae

Cast includes:
CHARACTER	ACTOR/ACTRESS	RATING
Casey Ryback	Steven Seagal
William Strannix	Tommy Lee Jones
Commander Krill	Gary Busey
Jordan Tate	Erika Eleniak
Daumer	Colm Meaney
Captain Adams	Patrick O’Neal
Admiral Bates	Andy Romano	-
Captain Nick Garza	Dale Dye	-
Granger	Troy Evans	v

Review

Andrew Davis and Steven Seagal reteamed for another action hoopla starring Seagal as a former special agent, a formula which had gained them success with Above the Law in 1988. Seagal's mellow voice and presence are effectively contrasted with his martial arts skills and – as it turns out – expertise with a knife. Add to that a semi-clever premise about the U.S. Navy battleship Missouri, a band of terrorists led by a crazed Tommy Lee Jones, and an abundance of good ol' macho fun including both missiles and silicone breasts, and Davis had found a winning formula for a box-office success. Seen in retrospect, and with a little less testosterone flowing, the film relies too heavily on Jones' antics, which are nevertheless constantly engaging, and Seagal's perpetual and superhuman fighting skills. The latter wears out after a while, and the film ultimately loses that little bit of edge and element of surprise it has in its first half. Erika Eleniak enjoyed her 15 minutes of fame in her role as Playboy Playmate Jordan Tate. And Gary Busey has some very fun moments as Jones' sadistic right-hand man.