Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude(1998)
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude Synopsis
It was one of humankind's most epic quests - a technical problem so complex that it challenged the best minds of its time, a problem so important that the nation that solved it would rule the economy of the world. The problem was navigation by sea—how to know where you were when you sailed beyond the sight of land - establishing your longitude. While the gentry of the 18th Century looked to the stars for the answer, an English clockmaker, John Harrison, toiled for decades to solve the problem. His elegant solution made him an unlikely hero and remains the basis for the most modern forms of navigation in the world today. This film will be both a celebration of Harrison's invention and an adventure story. An expedition on a period sailing vessel as it sails the open sea will demonstrate the life and death importance of finding your longitude at sea.
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998) is a adventure, documentary, drama, history and tv movie film directed by Peter Jones, released on October 6, 1998 with a runtime of 54m. It stars Richard Dreyfuss and Patrick Malahide. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Jones
- Writers:
- Dava Sobel, David Axlerod
- Producers:
- David Axlerod
- Cinematographer:
- Brian McDairmant
- Composer:
- Dan Jones
- Production:
- SVT Drama, BBC Horizon, David Axelrod Productions, GBH
- Status:
- Released
Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Peter Jones, written by Dava Sobel and David Axlerod, produced by David Axlerod.
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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998) includes Richard Dreyfuss and Patrick Malahide. The film was directed by Peter Jones. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude released?
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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude was released on October 6, 1998 and runs for 54m.
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Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude (1998) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, documentary and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.