Question 1

What unique access did the filmmakers of K-19: The Widowmaker receive?

Accepted Answer

The director and producers were the first Western civilians ever allowed inside the Russian naval base at the Kola Peninsula.

Question 2

Why did surviving crew members of the real K-19 send an open letter to the film's creators?

Accepted Answer

They were incensed by the script, objecting to details like profane language, animosity between officers, insubordination, drunk crew, an attempted mutiny, and inaccurate depictions of guns and handcuffs.

Question 3

How much was Harrison Ford paid for his role in K-19: The Widowmaker?

Accepted Answer

Harrison Ford was paid $25 million for what amounted to 20 days' work.

Question 4

What historical figure is the character of Executive Officer Mikhail Polenin based on?

Accepted Answer

The character is based on Soviet Naval officer Vasili Arkhipov, who served on K-19 during its 1961 nuclear accident and later helped prevent nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Question 5

Where was the scene shot where Captain Vostrikov receives his mission instructions?

Accepted Answer

It was shot in a former top-secret Russian military command center.

Question 6

What unique access did the filmmakers of K-19 get that was a first for Western civilians?

Accepted Answer

The director and producers were the first Western civilians ever allowed inside the Russian naval base at the Kola Peninsula.

Question 7

How did the real K-19 crew members react to the film's script?

Accepted Answer

The surviving crew members were so incensed they sent an open letter to key filmmakers expressing dismay over what they considered less-than-credible details.

Question 8

What historical figure is the character of Executive Officer Mikhail Polenin based on?

Accepted Answer

The character is based on Soviet Naval officer Vasili Arkhipov, who served as Deputy Commander and Executive Officer of K-19 during its 1961 nuclear accident.

Question 9

What was Harrison Ford's salary for his work on K-19?

Accepted Answer

Harrison Ford was paid $25 million for what amounted to 20 days' work on the film.

Question 10

Where was the scene shot where Captain Vostrikov receives his mission instructions?

Accepted Answer

The scene was shot in a former top-secret Russian military command center.

K-19: The Widowmaker

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