The Land That Devours Ships(1984)
The Land That Devours Ships Synopsis
For almost a century and a half, Her Majesty's Ship Breadalbane lay wrecked and forgotten under the Arctic ice. In the spring of 1983, noted undersea explorer Dr. Joseph MacInnis led a team of twenty men on one of the most difficult, dangerous and unforgettable undersea adventures of the century--to put a diver on board the sunken vessel and recover some artifacts. This film, introduced by H.R.H. Prince Charles, provides a stunning visual account of this historic expedition.
The Land That Devours Ships (1984) is a documentary film directed by Bill Mason, released on January 1, 1984 with a runtime of 58m. It stars King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Patrick Watson, Bill Mason and Joseph MacInnis. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Mason
- Producers:
- Patrick Watson, Joseph MacInnis, Margaret Pettigrew
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Mason
- Composer:
- Larry Crosley
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
The Land That Devours Ships Cast & Crew
Main cast
King Charles III of the United Kingdom
as Introduction (as H.R.H. The Prince of Wales)
Patrick Watson
as Narrator (voice)
Bill Mason
as Narrator (voice)
- Joseph MacInnis
Joseph MacInnis
as Self (undersea explorer)
Key crew
Directed by Bill Mason, produced by Patrick Watson, Joseph MacInnis and Margaret Pettigrew.
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The Land That Devours Ships Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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The main cast of The Land That Devours Ships (1984) includes King Charles III of the United Kingdom, Patrick Watson, Bill Mason and Joseph MacInnis. The film was directed by Bill Mason. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Land That Devours Ships was released on January 1, 1984 and runs for 58m.
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The Land That Devours Ships (1984) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.