Drain The Ocean: WWII
Synopsis
What lies beneath the ocean? World War Two left a great number of ships and submarines hidden beneath the waves. Now, as the oceans drain, each vessel reveals its secrets through new data-based 3D reconstructions. From the Arizona in Pearl Harbour’s shallows, whose destruction brought America into the war, to Nazi super ship the Bismarck and its mysterious end three miles down. From the flaming merchant ships secretly torpedoed by U-boats off tourist beaches of the USA, to the covert inventions of the Allies' costly D-Day beachhead, and lastly to the troopship Leopoldville sunk with the needless deaths of 400 soldiers. Drain The Ocean exposes the truth.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 19, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Slee
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Slee
- Original Title
- Drain The Ocean: WWII
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 45m
- Production Studios
- Mallinson Sadler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Slee
Mike Slee
Sarah Pitt, Crispin Sadler
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Slee
Writer
Mike Slee
Director
Sarah Pitt
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Drain The Ocean: WWII about?
What lies beneath the ocean? World War Two left a great number of ships and submarines hidden beneath the waves. Now, as the oceans drain, each vessel reveals its secrets through new data-based 3D reconstructions. From the Arizona in Pearl Harbour’s shallows, whose destruction brought America into the war, to Nazi super ship the Bismarck and its mysterious end three miles down. From the flaming merchant ships secretly torpedoed by U-boats off tourist beaches of the USA, to the covert inventions of the Allies' costly D-Day beachhead, and lastly to the troopship Leopoldville sunk with the needless deaths of 400 soldiers. Drain The Ocean exposes the truth.
Who directed Drain The Ocean: WWII?
Drain The Ocean: WWII was directed by Mike Slee.
Who stars in Drain The Ocean: WWII?
The principal cast of Drain The Ocean: WWII includes Russell Boulter.
When was Drain The Ocean: WWII released and how long is it?
Drain The Ocean: WWII was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Drain The Ocean: WWII?
Drain The Ocean: WWII holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).