Rescue at Sea
Synopsis
On January 23, 1909, two ships--one carrying Italian immigrants to New York, the other American tourists to Europe--collided in a dense fog off Nantucket Island. In an instant, more than 1,500 lives suddenly became dependent on a new technology, wireless telegraphy, and the efforts of a twenty-six-year-old wireless operator who bravely tapped out distress signals form his sinking ship. "Rescue at Sea", a story of courage, luck and heroism. Produced by Ben Loeterman, the film features interviews with descendants of passengers and crew, recollections of the young hero, Jack Binns and surprising revelations of the connections between this event and a later disaster at sea: the "Titanic". David McCullough narrates, and Matthew Broderick provides the voice of Jack Binns.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ben Loeterman
- Screenplay & Story
- Ben Loeterman
- Original Title
- Rescue at Sea
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Ben Loeterman Productions, American Experience Films, WGBH Educational Foundation (US)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ben Loeterman
Ben Loeterman
James Rutenbeck
Ben Loeterman
Department Leadership Roster
Ben Loeterman
Writer
Ben Loeterman
Producer
Ben Loeterman
Director
James Rutenbeck
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rescue at Sea
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rescue at Sea about?
On January 23, 1909, two ships--one carrying Italian immigrants to New York, the other American tourists to Europe--collided in a dense fog off Nantucket Island. In an instant, more than 1,500 lives suddenly became dependent on a new technology, wireless telegraphy, and the efforts of a twenty-six-year-old wireless operator who bravely tapped out distress signals form his sinking ship. "Rescue at Sea", a story of courage, luck and heroism. Produced by Ben Loeterman, the film features interviews with descendants of passengers and crew, recollections of the young hero, Jack Binns and surprising revelations of the connections between this event and a later disaster at sea: the "Titanic". David McCullough narrates, and Matthew Broderick provides the voice of Jack Binns.
Who directed Rescue at Sea?
Rescue at Sea was directed by Ben Loeterman.
Who stars in Rescue at Sea?
The principal cast of Rescue at Sea includes David McCullough.
When was Rescue at Sea released and how long is it?
Rescue at Sea was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 56m.