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Disney’s THE FINEST HOURS hits theaters (Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D) TODAY! This film tells the tale of the SS Pendleton rescue mission that occurred in New England back in the 1950s. It is actually considered the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history!To celebrate the film’s release, I’m excited to share with you a couple of clips from the film! Since this heroic action-thriller pays tribute to the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard, I’m also sharing with you a featurette giving you some insight into these individuals.

On February 18, 1952, a massive nor’easter struck New England, pummeling towns along the Eastern seaboard and wreaking havoc on the ships caught in its deadly path, including the SS Pendleton, a T-2 oil tanker bound for Boston, where 30 sailors are not trapped inside while it sinks! As word of the disaster reaches the nearby U.S. Coast Guard, officers plan out a daring operation to rescue the stranded men. Despite overwhelming odds, four men set out in a wooden lifeboat facing frigid temperatures, 60-foot high waves and hurricane-force winds.THE FINEST HOURS is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars some amazing talent, including Chris Pine; Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz and Eric Bana.

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I received the following information as a blogger via Walt Disney Publications. All opinions and views expressed are 100% my own.

Do you know someone that has shown unwavering determination to do good by helping you? If you do… Disney wants you to tell your story about them!!Simply submit a photo of the person you know at THE FINEST HOUR’s Tumblr page and share your “finest hour” story in 100 words or less of how this person demonstrated courage by helping you. Then you’ll be in the running to win a trip to Hawaii!

Disney’s THE FINEST HOURS tells the story of the SS Pendleton rescue mission up in New England back in the 1950s. The film will detail the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history!

THE FINEST HOURS is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars some amazing talent, including Chris Pine; Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz and Eric Bana.

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I received the following information as a blogger via Walt Disney Publications. All opinions and views expressed are 100% my own.I love a good “based on a true story” tale, and I tell you Disney is after my own heart in telling the story of the SS Pendleton rescue mission up in New England back in the 1950s. Disney’s THE FINEST HOURS will detail the greatest small boat rescue in Coast Guard history!

Today I’m excited to share with you the trailer for this heroic action thriller, which will hit theaters in Digital 3D™ and IMAX® 3D. You’ll be in the heart of the action, creating a fully-immersive cinematic experience on an epic scale.

The film is directed by Craig Gillespie and stars some amazing talent, including Chris Pine; Academy Award® and Golden Globe® nominee Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Holliday Grainger, John Ortiz and Eric Bana.

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