Calypso's Search for the Britannic(1977)
Calypso's Search for the Britannic Synopsis
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.
Calypso's Search for the Britannic (1977) is a documentary film directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, released on November 22, 1977 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Pierre Cabarou, Raymond Coll and Albert Falco.
- Director:
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau
- Writers:
- Theodore Strauss
- Production:
- PBS
- Status:
- Released
Calypso's Search for the Britannic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
as Self
- Pierre Cabarou
Pierre Cabarou
as Self
- Raymond Coll
Raymond Coll
as Self
Albert Falco
as Self
- Sheila Macbeth Mitchell
Sheila Macbeth Mitchell
as Self
- William H. Tantum IV
William H. Tantum IV
as Self
- Theodore Strauss
Theodore Strauss
as Narrator
Key crew
Directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau, written by Theodore Strauss.
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Calypso's Search for the Britannic – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Calypso's Search for the Britannic?
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The main cast of Calypso's Search for the Britannic (1977) includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Pierre Cabarou, Raymond Coll, Albert Falco and Sheila Macbeth Mitchell. The film was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Calypso's Search for the Britannic released?
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Calypso's Search for the Britannic was released on November 22, 1977 and runs for 55m.