National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway
Synopsis
National Geographic follows underwater explorer Bob Ballard as he searches for the aircraft carrier sunk during the Battle of Midway.
Top Cast
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Peter Coyote
Himself - Narrator
Yuji Akamatsu
Himself - Veteran
Bob Ballard
Himself - Undersea Explorer
Richard Halsey Best
Himself - Veteran
Lloyd Childers
Himself - Veteran
Harry Ferrier
Himself - Veteran
Piers Gibbon
Narrator (Himself)
Bill Surgi
Himself - Veteran
Haruo Yoshino
Himself - Veteran
John Ford
Himself - Filmmaker (archive footage) (unaccredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 14, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Breger, Peter Schnall
- Screenplay & Story
- Donavan Reiff
- Original Title
- National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Partisan Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Breger, Peter Schnall
Donavan Reiff
Department Leadership Roster
Donavan Reiff
Writer
Brian Breger
Director
Peter Schnall
Director
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What is National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway about?
National Geographic follows underwater explorer Bob Ballard as he searches for the aircraft carrier sunk during the Battle of Midway.
Who directed National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway?
National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway was directed by Brian Breger, Peter Schnall.
Who stars in National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway?
The principal cast of National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway includes Peter Coyote, Yuji Akamatsu, Bob Ballard, Richard Halsey Best, Lloyd Childers.
When was National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway released and how long is it?
National Geographic Explorer: The Battle For Midway was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.