Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude
Synopsis
It was one of humankind's most epic quests - a technical problem so complex that it challenged the best minds of its time, a problem so important that the nation that solved it would rule the economy of the world. The problem was navigation by sea—how to know where you were when you sailed beyond the sight of land - establishing your longitude. While the gentry of the 18th Century looked to the stars for the answer, an English clockmaker, John Harrison, toiled for decades to solve the problem. His elegant solution made him an unlikely hero and remains the basis for the most modern forms of navigation in the world today. This film will be both a celebration of Harrison's invention and an adventure story. An expedition on a period sailing vessel as it sails the open sea will demonstrate the life and death importance of finding your longitude at sea.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Dava Sobel, David Axlerod
- Original Score
- Dan Jones
- Original Title
- Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude
- Country of Origin
- Sweden, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 54m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, BBC Horizon, David Axelrod Productions, GBH
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Jones
Dava Sobel, David Axlerod
Dan Jones
Brian McDairmant
Eve Gage
Paula S. Apsell, David Axlerod
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Jones
Director
Brian McDairmant
Director of Photography
Derek Dodd
Production Design
Eve Gage
Editor
David Axlerod
Producer
Dan Jones
Original Music Composer
David Axlerod
Writer
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What is Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude about?
It was one of humankind's most epic quests - a technical problem so complex that it challenged the best minds of its time, a problem so important that the nation that solved it would rule the economy of the world. The problem was navigation by sea—how to know where you were when you sailed beyond the sight of land - establishing your longitude. While the gentry of the 18th Century looked to the stars for the answer, an English clockmaker, John Harrison, toiled for decades to solve the problem. His elegant solution made him an unlikely hero and remains the basis for the most modern forms of navigation in the world today. This film will be both a celebration of Harrison's invention and an adventure story. An expedition on a period sailing vessel as it sails the open sea will demonstrate the life and death importance of finding your longitude at sea.
Who directed Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude?
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude was directed by Peter Jones.
Who stars in Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude?
The principal cast of Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude includes Richard Dreyfuss, Patrick Malahide.
When was Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude released and how long is it?
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude was composed by Dan Jones.
Is Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude based on a book or true story?
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Dava Sobel".