National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania

Overview

Why did Germany torpedo the Lusitania, a civilian vessel? And why did such an enormous ship sink so fast? Now, take a high-tech plunge beneath the Irish Channel and relive on of the century's most mysterious maritime tragedies: The date is May 7, 1915, just nine months into World War I. A German U-boat torpedoes the Lusitania — one of than largest and fastest luxury liners in the world. Of the 1,959 people aboard, including millionaire Alfred Vanderbilt, nearly two-thirds will die. Many are trapped inside as the great ship sinks in just eighteen minutes.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

April 10, 1994

Original language

English

Spoken languages

English

Cast

Martin Sheen

Writer

Patrick Prentice

Producer

Michael Rosenfeld,Peter Schnall

Cinematography

Peter Schnall

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0876279