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Release Year1981
Runtime0h 45m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorMichael Harris
WritersKaren C. O'Malley
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsSearch for the Titanic
About Search for the Titanic
In “Search for the Titanic”, Orson Welles takes viewers into a massive expedition attempting to locate the remains of the famous unsinkable ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic several years after its sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
Directed by Michael Harris, Search for the Titanic leans on a strong ensemble — Orson Welles, Michael Harris, Jack Grimm — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1981.
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