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Cast
Peter Williams
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Robert D. Ballard
as Self
Dudley Foster
as Self
Martin Bowen
as Self
Frank Prentice
as Self (archive footage) (voice)
John B. Mooney
as Self
Bill Lange
as Self
Peter Jennings
as Self
David Frost
as Self (archive footage)
E.J. Smith
as Self - as Captain E.J. Smith (archive footage)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1986
Runtime0h 53m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes1
DirectorGraham Hurley
WritersPeter Williams
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsTitanic: The Nightmare and the Dream
About Titanic: The Nightmare and the Dream
Decades after the RMS Titanic sank into the Atlantic, the dream of investigating the wreckage was finally realized by undersea geologist Dr. Robert D. Ballard. In 1986, only a single camera crew was allowed to accompany his historic expedition. Using high-tech cameras mounted on submersibles, this remarkable program takes viewers into the frigid depths nearly two and a half miles below the ocean’s surface, revealing spectacular color images of the ship’s once-luxurious interior.
Directed by Graham Hurley, Titanic: The Nightmare and the Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Williams, Robert D. Ballard, Dudley Foster — 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 1986.
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