Survive the Savage Sea
“MISSING: An American family on vacation. LAST SEEN: 38 days ago. LOCATION: Somewhere in the Pacific. STATUS: Presumed dead.”
Synopsis
After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the six members of the Robertson family spend 37 days adrift in the Pacific with no maps, compass, or navigational instruments.They use every survival technique they can as they battle 20-foot waves, marauding sharks, thirst, starvation, and exhaustion.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin James Dobson
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Haines, Dougal Robertson, Scott Swanton
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- Survive the Savage Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- ABC, Von Zerneck Sertner Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin James Dobson
Fred Haines, Dougal Robertson, Scott Swanton
Fred Karlin
David Eggby
Gregory Prange
Gregory Prange, Julie Anne Weitz, Robert M. Sertner, Frank von Zerneck
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin James Dobson
Director
Gregory Prange
Producer
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Ian Allan
Production Design
Julie Anne Weitz
Producer
Gregory Prange
Editor
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Survive the Savage Sea
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What is Survive the Savage Sea about?
After their 43-foot schooner was stove in by a pod of killer whales, the six members of the Robertson family spend 37 days adrift in the Pacific with no maps, compass, or navigational instruments.They use every survival technique they can as they battle 20-foot waves, marauding sharks, thirst, starvation, and exhaustion.
Who directed Survive the Savage Sea?
Survive the Savage Sea was directed by Kevin James Dobson.
Who stars in Survive the Savage Sea?
The principal cast of Survive the Savage Sea includes Robert Urich, Ali MacGraw, Danielle von Zerneck, David Franklin, David Daniels.
When was Survive the Savage Sea released and how long is it?
Survive the Savage Sea was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Survive the Savage Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Survive the Savage Sea was composed by Fred Karlin.
Is Survive the Savage Sea based on a book or true story?
Survive the Savage Sea is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dougal Robertson".