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IMDb199549mUnited States of America

Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Synopsis

Chronicles the history of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank in a violent storm with the loss of the entire crew in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. In the summer of 1995, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, National Geographic Society, Canadian Navy, and Sony Corporation descended to the site of the wreck, more than 500 feet below the surface of the lake. This documentary takes a look at their expedition.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Christopher Rowley
Screenplay & Story
Jane Armstrong, Allen J Abel
Original Score
Christopher Dedrick
Original Title
Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
49m
Production Studios
Cinenova, Discovery

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Christopher Rowley

Screenplay & Story

Jane Armstrong, Allen J Abel

Original Score & Music

Christopher Dedrick

Film Editing

John Whitcher

Producers

Jane Armstrong, Christopher Rowley, Maureen Lemire, David Lint, Shari Scharfer-Rollins

Department Leadership Roster

Jane Armstrong

Writer

Jane Armstrong

Producer

Christopher Rowley

Producer

Allen J Abel

Writer

Christopher Dedrick

Original Music Composer

John Whitcher

Editor

Christopher Rowley

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald about?

Chronicles the history of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald, which sank in a violent storm with the loss of the entire crew in Lake Superior on November 10, 1975. In the summer of 1995, the Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society, National Geographic Society, Canadian Navy, and Sony Corporation descended to the site of the wreck, more than 500 feet below the surface of the lake. This documentary takes a look at their expedition.

Who directed Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald was directed by Christopher Rowley.

Who stars in Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

The principal cast of Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald includes Henry Ramer, Al Fellowes, Omer Ales, William Lange, Reg Gardner.

When was Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald released and how long is it?

Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 49m.

Who composed the musical score for Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Shipwreck: The Mystery of the Edmund Fitzgerald was composed by Christopher Dedrick.