Raise the Titanic
“They've found the Titanic. There's just one thing left to do...”
Synopsis
To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic.
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Top Cast
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Jason Robards
Admiral James Sandecker
Richard Jordan
Dirk Pitt
David Selby
Dr. Gene Seagram
Anne Archer
Dana Archibald
Alec Guinness
John Bigalow
Bo Brundin
Captain Prevlov
M. Emmet Walsh
Master Chief Vinnie Walker
J.D. Cannon
Captain Joe Burke
Norman Bartold
Admiral Kemper
Elya Baskin
Marganin
Dirk Blocker
Merker
Robert Broyles
Willis
Paul Carr
CIA Director Nicholson
Michael C. Gwynne
Bohannon
Harvey Lewis
Kiel
Charles Macaulay
General Dale Busby
Stewart Moss
Koplin
Michael Pataki
Munk
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.19x
-$29M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Jameson
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Hughes, Clive Cussler, Adam Kennedy
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Raise the Titanic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Jameson
Eric Hughes, Clive Cussler, Adam Kennedy
John Barry
Matthew F. Leonetti
J. Terry Williams, Robert F. Shugrue
William Frye, Martin Starger, Lew Grade
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Jameson
Director
John DeCuir
Production Design
Adam Kennedy
Writer
William Frye
Producer
Lew Grade
Producer
Matthew F. Leonetti
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
J. Terry Williams
Editor
Robert F. Shugrue
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Raise the Titanic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Raise the Titanic about?
To obtain a supply of a rare mineral, a ship raising operation is conducted for the only known source, the Titanic.
Who directed Raise the Titanic?
Raise the Titanic was directed by Jerry Jameson.
Who stars in Raise the Titanic?
The principal cast of Raise the Titanic includes Jason Robards, Richard Jordan, David Selby, Anne Archer, Alec Guinness.
When was Raise the Titanic released and how long is it?
Raise the Titanic was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
What was the box office and production budget of Raise the Titanic?
Raise the Titanic had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $7M at the worldwide box office (0.19 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Raise the Titanic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Raise the Titanic was composed by John Barry.
Is Raise the Titanic based on a book or true story?
Raise the Titanic is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clive Cussler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Raise the Titanic?
Raise the Titanic holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).