Atlantic
“The Leviathan of All Talkies”
Synopsis
English-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, the Rools, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic.
Top Cast
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Franklin Dyall
John Rool
Ellaline Terriss
Alice Rool
Donald Calthrop
Pointer
Madeleine Carroll
Monica
Monty Banks
Dandy
Joan Barry
Betty Tate-Hughes
John Stuart
Lawrence
Helen Haye
Clara Tate-Hughes
Francis Lister
Padre
D.A. Clarke-Smith
Freddie Tate-Hughes
John Longden
Lanchester
Arthur Hardy
Maj Boldy
Gordon James
Capt. Collins
Syd Crossley
Telegraphist
Dino Galvani
Steward
Danny Green
Card-Playing Passenger
Randolph Thompson
Stoker
Jerry Verno
Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 1930
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E.A. Dupont
- Screenplay & Story
- Ernest Raymond, Victor Kendall
- Original Score
- John Reynders
- Original Title
- Atlantic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3K
- Production Studios
- British International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E.A. Dupont
Ernest Raymond, Victor Kendall
John Reynders
Charles Rosher
Emile de Ruelle
John Maxwell, E.A. Dupont, James Scura
Department Leadership Roster
E.A. Dupont
Director
John Maxwell
Producer
E.A. Dupont
Producer
James Scura
Producer
Victor Kendall
Writer
Emile de Ruelle
Editor
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Atlantic.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Atlantic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Atlantic about?
English-language version. "Atlantic" is a drama film based on the sinking of the RMS "Titanic" and set aboard a fictional ship, called the "Atlantic". The main plotline revolves around a man who has a shipboard affair with a fellow passenger, which is eventually discovered by his wife. The ship also has aboard an elderly couple, the Rools, who are on their anniversary cruise. Midway across the Atlantic Ocean, the "Atlantic" strikes an iceberg and is damaged to the point where it is sinking into the Atlantic.
Who directed Atlantic?
Atlantic was directed by E.A. Dupont.
Who stars in Atlantic?
The principal cast of Atlantic includes Franklin Dyall, Ellaline Terriss, Donald Calthrop, Madeleine Carroll, Monty Banks.
When was Atlantic released and how long is it?
Atlantic was released in 1929 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Atlantic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Atlantic was composed by John Reynders.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Atlantic?
Atlantic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).