Calypso's Search for the Britannic
Synopsis
For 70 years, the sudden sinking of the mighty British ship Britannic - larger than the sister ship Titanic - has been shrouded in mystery. Jacques Cousteau reveals the full story of November 21, 1916 when, on her sixth journey as a hospital ship, Britannic exploded and sank into the Aegean Sea.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 22, 1977
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau
- Screenplay & Story
- Theodore Strauss
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Theodore Strauss
Elmer Bernstein
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Philippe Cousteau
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Director
Theodore Strauss
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Calypso's Search for the Britannic
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What is Calypso's Search for the Britannic about?
For 70 years, the sudden sinking of the mighty British ship Britannic - larger than the sister ship Titanic - has been shrouded in mystery. Jacques Cousteau reveals the full story of November 21, 1916 when, on her sixth journey as a hospital ship, Britannic exploded and sank into the Aegean Sea.
Who directed Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
Calypso's Search for the Britannic was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Who stars in Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
The principal cast of Calypso's Search for the Britannic includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Pierre Cabarou, Raymond Coll, Albert Falco, Sheila Macbeth Mitchell.
When was Calypso's Search for the Britannic released and how long is it?
Calypso's Search for the Britannic was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Calypso's Search for the Britannic was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
Calypso's Search for the Britannic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).