Britannic
“They Never Thought It Would Happen Again”
Synopsis
It was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic... and its final destiny was the same. Experience the true untold story of Britannic, a tumultuous, epic voyage of human passion, courage and betrayal aboard an ill-fated ocean liner bound for a shattering demise. With the world at war, an undercover British agent (Amanda Ryan), embarks the Britannic in search of a German spy believed to be on board to sabotage the ship. Posing as a governess, the undercover agent finds herself falling in love with the ship's chaplain (Edward Atterton). In a stunning discovery, the lovers suddenly find themselves enemies of war. And when a massive explosion deals a deathblow to the ship, their battle becomes one for their own survival. With a dynamic, international cast and a story line that hosts a chilling tale of espionage, politics and romance, Britannic brings one of history's most devastating events to riveting, new life.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Britannic DVD TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-21
Top Cast
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Amanda Ryan
Vera Campbell
Edward Atterton
Reynolds
Jacqueline Bisset
Lady Lewis
Ben Daniels
Townsend
John Rhys-Davies
Captain Barrett
Bruce Payne
Doctor Baker
Alex Ferns
Stocker Evans
Archie Davies
William Lewis
Eleanor Oakley
Sarah Lewis
Ed Stobart
Mayfield
Adam Bareham
Radio Operator
David Lumsden
German Radio Operator
Wolf Kahler
Submarine Captain
Philip Rham
Jurgens
Daniel Coonan
Seamus
Daniel Tatarsky
Martin
Martin Savage
Sweeney
Francis Magee
Reilly
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 6, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Brett Thompson, Kim Owen Smith, Brian Trenchard-Smith, Dennis A. Pratt
- Original Score
- Alan Parker
- Original Title
- Britannic
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Flashpoint, Regent Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Brett Thompson, Kim Owen Smith, Brian Trenchard-Smith, Dennis A. Pratt
Alan Parker
Rob Kobrin
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Director
Brett Thompson
Writer
Kim Owen Smith
Writer
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer
Susannah Buxton
Costume Design
Rob Kobrin
Editor
Alan Parker
Original Music Composer
Terry Forrestal
Stunt Coordinator
Dennis A. Pratt
Writer
Rob Harris
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Britannic
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What is Britannic about?
It was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic... and its final destiny was the same. Experience the true untold story of Britannic, a tumultuous, epic voyage of human passion, courage and betrayal aboard an ill-fated ocean liner bound for a shattering demise. With the world at war, an undercover British agent (Amanda Ryan), embarks the Britannic in search of a German spy believed to be on board to sabotage the ship. Posing as a governess, the undercover agent finds herself falling in love with the ship's chaplain (Edward Atterton). In a stunning discovery, the lovers suddenly find themselves enemies of war. And when a massive explosion deals a deathblow to the ship, their battle becomes one for their own survival. With a dynamic, international cast and a story line that hosts a chilling tale of espionage, politics and romance, Britannic brings one of history's most devastating events to riveting, new life.
Who directed Britannic?
Britannic was directed by Brian Trenchard-Smith.
Who stars in Britannic?
The principal cast of Britannic includes Amanda Ryan, Edward Atterton, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Daniels, John Rhys-Davies.
When was Britannic released and how long is it?
Britannic was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Britannic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Britannic was composed by Alan Parker.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Britannic?
Britannic holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).