Search for the Submarine I-52
Synopsis
Companion TV documentary to the National Geographic Magazine article "The Last Dive of I-52" - October 1999 issue. Original NBC / National Geographic TV broadcast: September 11, 1999. When it sank in the deep Atlantic near the end of World War II, the Japanese submarine I-52 went to the bottom with over 100 lives - and a cargo that included two tons of gold and other secrets. Now, a military veteran-turned-adventurer bucks the odds on a long-shot mission to solve a tantalizing mystery over 50 years old, as he embarks on a deep-sea search for the lost submarine and its cargo of gold. Plunge three miles to the ocean floor and explore the sub's twisted remains in an effort to locate the shipment of gold. Be privy to declassified intelligence reports that reveal how WWII code breakers helped track down the I-52 submarine. Be there as U.S. Navy veterans retell stories of their mission to hunt down and sink this Top Secret Japanese war machine.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Stouffer
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicolas Noxon
- Original Title
- Search for the Submarine I-52
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Stouffer
Nicolas Noxon
Bill Mills, Mark Stouffer
Barry Nye, Cory Taylor
Mark Stouffer, Barry Nye
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Stouffer
Director
Nicolas Noxon
Writer
Mark Stouffer
Producer
Barry Nye
Producer
Barry Nye
Editor
Cory Taylor
Editor
Bill Mills
Director of Photography
Mark Stouffer
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Search for the Submarine I-52 about?
Companion TV documentary to the National Geographic Magazine article "The Last Dive of I-52" - October 1999 issue. Original NBC / National Geographic TV broadcast: September 11, 1999. When it sank in the deep Atlantic near the end of World War II, the Japanese submarine I-52 went to the bottom with over 100 lives - and a cargo that included two tons of gold and other secrets. Now, a military veteran-turned-adventurer bucks the odds on a long-shot mission to solve a tantalizing mystery over 50 years old, as he embarks on a deep-sea search for the lost submarine and its cargo of gold. Plunge three miles to the ocean floor and explore the sub's twisted remains in an effort to locate the shipment of gold. Be privy to declassified intelligence reports that reveal how WWII code breakers helped track down the I-52 submarine. Be there as U.S. Navy veterans retell stories of their mission to hunt down and sink this Top Secret Japanese war machine.
Who directed Search for the Submarine I-52?
Search for the Submarine I-52 was directed by Mark Stouffer.
Who stars in Search for the Submarine I-52?
The principal cast of Search for the Submarine I-52 includes Peter Coyote, Guy Zajonc.
When was Search for the Submarine I-52 released and how long is it?
Search for the Submarine I-52 was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 57m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Search for the Submarine I-52?
Search for the Submarine I-52 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).