Crisis (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1997, Crisis is an action and drama film directed by Jalal Merhi, running about 95 minutes. “Welcome to Thugland!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex reluctantly collects debts for the mob. Alex has led his brother Tony to believe that he is a shoe-salesman. However Alex's real talents will be desperately needed as the story unfolds. Tony has aligned himself with a group of mercenaries lead by Simon, who have agreed to deter a local scientist from using a faulty filtering system to neutralize chemical warheads. As tension mounts, Alex is forced into action against Simon and his treacherous band of terrorists. Who will live, who will die... only a killer can save the day.
Who’s in it. Crisis stars David Bradley as Alex, Brad Milne as Tony, Thorsten Nickel as Simon and Cameron Mitchell Jr. as Dr. Tom Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Crisis has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crisis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Crisis tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crisis (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Crisis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Crisis worth watching?
- Crisis holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Crisis?
- Crisis stars David Bradley, Brad Milne, Thorsten Nickel, Cameron Mitchell Jr. and Pavlo.
- When was Crisis released?
- Crisis was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.