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The Abyss

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman

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Virgil 'Bud' Brigman in The Abyss (1989), played by Ed Harris.

Film guide · 1 film · 1989 · 1 performer

THE MOVIE

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman on screen

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Film guide · 1 film · 1989Main sequence runtime: 2h 20m
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    1989 · 2h 20m

    Portrayed by Ed Harris · screen performance

    Ed Harris is credited as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman in The Abyss (1989).

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THE PERFORMANCE

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Ed Harris plays Virgil 'Bud' Brigman in The Abyss.

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FILM AND PERFORMER CREDITS

Virgil 'Bud' Brigman screen credits

Screen credits: The Abyss (1989) — Ed Harris as Virgil 'Bud' Brigman.

WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU

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“When it comes to the safety of these people, there's me and then there's God, understand?”

The Abyss (1989)

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