Cast of The Final Countdown

Kirk Douglas portrays Capt. Matthew Yelland, the commanding officer of the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier.

Martin Sheen plays Warren Lasky, a civilian consultant on the USS Nimitz.

Katharine Ross is Laurel Scott, a photojournalist who becomes involved in the events on the USS Nimitz.

James Farentino portrays Wing Commander Richard T. Owens, a British RAF officer aboard the USS Nimitz.

Ron O'Neal plays Commander Dan Thurman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.

Charles Durning is Senator Samuel Chapman, a politician aboard the USS Nimitz.

Victor Mohica plays Black Cloud, a Native American who interacts with the USS Nimitz crew.

James Coleman is Lt. Perry, a member of the USS Nimitz crew.

Soon-Tek Oh portrays Simura, a Japanese businessman on the USS Nimitz.

Alvin Ing plays Lt. Kajima, a Japanese liaison officer on the USS Nimitz.

Lloyd Kaufman is LCdr. Kaufman, an officer on the USS Nimitz.

Dan Fitzgerald plays Navy Doctor, a medical professional aboard the USS Nimitz.