Seawards the Great Ships
Synopsis
Documentary about shipbuilding on the Clyde. In 1960, Glasgow and other towns and ports on the River Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland, were still one of the world's great centres of shipbuilding. The film gives an idea of the business of building a ship - the largest moving thing made by man - from the naval architects who design her to the workmen, the shipbuilders in the yard, through to a ship's launching.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hilary Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- John Grierson
- Original Score
- Iain Hamilton
- Original Title
- Seawards the Great Ships
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- Templar Film Studios, Films of Scotland Committee, Clyde Shipbuilders Association, COI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hilary Harris
John Grierson, Clifford Hanley
Iain Hamilton
Department Leadership Roster
John Grierson
Screenplay
Hilary Harris
Director
Clifford Hanley
Writer
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What is Seawards the Great Ships about?
Documentary about shipbuilding on the Clyde. In 1960, Glasgow and other towns and ports on the River Clyde, on the west coast of Scotland, were still one of the world's great centres of shipbuilding. The film gives an idea of the business of building a ship - the largest moving thing made by man - from the naval architects who design her to the workmen, the shipbuilders in the yard, through to a ship's launching.
Who directed Seawards the Great Ships?
Seawards the Great Ships was directed by Hilary Harris.
Who stars in Seawards the Great Ships?
The principal cast of Seawards the Great Ships includes Bryden Murdoch.
When was Seawards the Great Ships released and how long is it?
Seawards the Great Ships was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Seawards the Great Ships?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Seawards the Great Ships was composed by Iain Hamilton.