Search for the Titanic
“Like a sleeping giant, she has rested for seven decades in the unknown abyss of the North Atlantic. Now, the quest for her has begun!”
Synopsis
In “Search for the Titanic”, Orson Welles takes viewers into a massive expedition attempting to locate the remains of the famous unsinkable ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic several years after its sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
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"Search for the Titanic - Narrated by Orson Welles" VHS
Type: Clip • Published 2024-05-18
Top Cast
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Orson Welles
Self - Host
Michael Harris
Self
Jack Grimm
Self
Dr. William Ryan
Self
Dr. Fred Spiess
Self
Don Armand
Self
Dr. Carl Lowenstein
Self
Mark Olsson
Self
Dr. Allen Harret
Self
J. Louis Reynolds
Self
Lowell Thomas
Self
Frank Goldsmith
Self
Jim Crosales
Self
Renata Gallagher
Self
Bill Stevenson
Self
E.J. Smith
Self (archive footage)
John Jacob Astor IV
Self (archive footage)
J. Bruce Ismay
Self (archive footage)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Harris
- Screenplay & Story
- Karen C. O'Malley
- Original Score
- Dale Schacker
- Original Title
- Search for the Titanic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- An International Expeditions Inc. Film, Titanic 1980, Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Harris
Karen C. O'Malley
Dale Schacker
Jack Grimm, Michael Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Karen C. O'Malley
Writer
Michael Harris
Director
Michael Harris
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Search for the Titanic
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What is Search for the Titanic about?
In “Search for the Titanic”, Orson Welles takes viewers into a massive expedition attempting to locate the remains of the famous unsinkable ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic several years after its sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
Who directed Search for the Titanic?
Search for the Titanic was directed by Michael Harris.
Who stars in Search for the Titanic?
The principal cast of Search for the Titanic includes Orson Welles, Michael Harris, Jack Grimm, Dr. William Ryan, Dr. Fred Spiess.
When was Search for the Titanic released and how long is it?
Search for the Titanic was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Search for the Titanic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Search for the Titanic was composed by Dale Schacker.