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Waterworld is a 1995 post-apocalyptic adventure film directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Kevin Costner as a solitary mariner known as the Mariner. The story takes place after the polar ice caps have melted and the Earth is covered by ocean, with survivors searching for a legendary dry land. The film is built around seafaring action, conflict over scarce resources, and the search for a new home.
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What is the premise of Waterworld?
Waterworld is set after the polar ice caps melt and cover almost all of Earth with ocean. Kevin Costner plays the Mariner, a solitary traveler who helps a woman and a child pursued by violent Smokers.
Who plays the Mariner in Waterworld?
Kevin Costner plays the Mariner, a genetically adapted seafarer with webbed feet and gills. The cast also includes Jeanne Tripplehorn as Helen and Tina Majorino as Enola.
Who are the villains in Waterworld?
The main antagonists are the Smokers, a violent group led by the Deacon, played by Dennis Hopper. They pursue Enola because her tattoo is believed to show the way to the mythical Dryland.
Where was Waterworld filmed?
Much of the film was shot on large water sets and around coastal locations, including Hawaii. Its extensive ocean production and custom floating sets contributed to its reputation as an unusually difficult and expensive 1990s production.
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