Calypso's Search for the Britannic (1977)
For 70 years, the sudden sinking of the mighty British ship Britannic - larger than the sister ship Titanic - has been shrouded in mystery. Jacques Cousteau reveals the full story of November 21, 1916 when, on her sixth journey as a hospital ship, Britannic exploded and sank into the Aegean Sea.
Director: Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 55 min
Release Date: November 22, 1977
Cast
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau - Self
- Pierre Cabarou - Self
- Raymond Coll - Self
- Albert Falco - Self
- Sheila Macbeth Mitchell - Self
- William H. Tantum IV - Self
- Theodore Strauss - Narrator
Screenplay
Music: Elmer Bernstein
Production: PBS
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
shipwreck, titanic, hmhs britannic, jacques cousteau
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Calypso's Search for the Britannic about?
- For 70 years, the sudden sinking of the mighty British ship Britannic - larger than the sister ship Titanic - has been shrouded in mystery. Jacques Cousteau reveals the full story of November 21, 1916 when, on her sixth journey as a hospital ship, Britannic exploded and sank into the Aegean Sea.
- Who directed Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
- Who stars in Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Pierre Cabarou, Raymond Coll, Albert Falco, Sheila Macbeth Mitchell, William H. Tantum IV.
- How long is Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic has a runtime of 55m (55 minutes).
- What genre is Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic is a Documentary film.
- Where was Calypso's Search for the Britannic produced?
- Calypso's Search for the Britannic was produced in United States of America.