Search for the Titanic(1981)
Like a sleeping giant, she has rested for seven decades in the unknown abyss of the North Atlantic. Now, the quest for her has begun!
Search for the Titanic Synopsis
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.
Search for the Titanic (1981) is a documentary film directed by Michael Harris, released on December 3, 1981 with a runtime of 45m. It stars Orson Welles, Michael Harris, Jack Grimm and Dr. William Ryan. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Harris
- Writers:
- Karen C. O'Malley
- Producers:
- Michael Harris
- Production:
- An International Expeditions Inc. Film, Titanic 1980, Inc.
- Status:
- Released
Search for the Titanic (1981) Trailer
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Search for the Titanic Cast & Crew
Main cast
Orson Welles
as Self - Host
Michael Harris
as Self
Jack Grimm
as Self
Dr. William Ryan
as Self
Dr. Fred Spiess
as Self
Don Armand
as Self
Dr. Carl Lowenstein
as Self
Mark Olsson
as Self
- Dr. Allen Harret
Dr. Allen Harret
as Self
- J. Louis Reynolds
J. Louis Reynolds
as Self
Lowell Thomas
as Self
Frank Goldsmith
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael Harris, written by Karen C. O'Malley, produced by Michael Harris.
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Search for the Titanic Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Search for the Titanic – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Search for the Titanic?
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The main cast of Search for the Titanic (1981) includes Orson Welles, Michael Harris, Jack Grimm, Dr. William Ryan and Dr. Fred Spiess. The film was directed by Michael Harris. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Search for the Titanic released?
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Search for the Titanic was released on December 3, 1981 and runs for 45m.
Is Search for the Titanic worth watching?
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Search for the Titanic (1981) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Search for the Titanic?
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