Overview

The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.

Cast

Kenneth More

Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller

Ronald Allen

Mr. Clarke

Robert Ayres

Maj. Arthur Peuchen

Honor Blackman

Mrs. Liz Lucas

Anthony Bushell

Capt. Arthur Rostron

John Cairney

Mr. Murphy

Jill Dixon

Mrs. Clarke