- Actors: Edward Atterton, Amanda Ryan, Jacqueline Bisset, Ben Daniels, John Rhys-Davies
- Directors: Brian Trenchard-Smith
- Writers: Brian Trenchard-Smith, Brett Thompson, Dennis A. Pratt, Kim Owen Smith
- Producers: Beau Rogers, David Forrest, Jeffrey Schenck
- Format: NTSC, Import
- Number of tapes: 1
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- Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
- VHS Release Date: Jun 20 2000
- Run Time: 93 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- ASIN: 6305857458
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The ocean liner Britannic was the sister ship of the Titanic, and it suffered a similar, though far less celebrated, fate, sinking quickly in the Mediterranean during World War I. The mysterious circumstances of the Britannic's demise, in which an unexplained explosion ripped a huge hole in its hull, are the underpinnings of this made-for-TV movie. Historians have long debated whether the massive liner, which had been pressed into service as a British hospital ship, was sunk by a stray mine or a German torpedo, but this production centers on German saboteurs aboard the ship. Amanda Ryan turns in a lively performance as a plucky British intelligence operative who battles sexism as well as German spies, while the biggest name in the cast, Jacqueline Bisset, has a mostly extraneous role as a British socialite. Just as the ship Britannic has always taken second place to the more famous Titanic, this production suffers when the obvious comparisons are made with James Cameron's blockbuster. There are scenes, including some watery escapes below decks in the sinking liner, that seem virtually modeled on the big-screen Titanic, and the computer-generated images of Britannic are often glaringly obvious. But there is enough of a plot to keep a viewer's interest, and action scenes, such as gun battles in the engine rooms, to keep the plot steaming along. --Robert J. McNamara
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It was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic... and it's final destiny was the same. Experience the true untold story of Britannic, a tumultuous, epic voyage of human passion, courage and betrayal aboard an ill-fated ocean liner bound for a shattering demise. With the world at war, an undercover British agent (Amanda Ryan), embarks the Britannic in search of a German spy believed to be on board to sabotage the ship. Posing as a governess, the undercover agent finds herself falling in love with the ship's chaplain (Edward Atterton). In a stunning discovery, the lovers suddenly find themselves enemies of war. And when a massive explosion deals a deathblow to the ship, their battle becomes one for their own survival. With a dynamic, international cast and a story line that hosts a chilling tale of espionage, politics and romance, Britannic brings one of history's most devastating events to riveting, new life. Edward Atterton, Amanda Ryan, Jaqueline Bisset, Bruce Payne, John Rhys-Davies
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1.0 out of 5 stars
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This review is from: Britannic (DVD)
An obvious attempt to cash in on the hysteria surrounding her more famous sister ship, Titanic, Britannic is one of the poorest films to be produced in years.
Launched in 1914, the Britannic was requisitioned by the Admiralty and summarily converted into a hospital ship for use during World War I. With modifications arising from the Titanic disaster, she was repainted white with a distinctive green stripe down her sides punctuated by red crosses. But on November 21, 1916, while heading for Gallipoli, she either struck a mine or was torpedoed off the coast of Greece. The writers clearly thought it unnecessary to research the actual sinking of the doomed ship, and based their screenplay solely on assumption and what little common knowledge there is. With a lot of elements from James Cameron's Titanic (1997) and The Hindenburg (1975) thrown in, the end result is a preposterous storyline with laughable scenes that could never have taken place given the actual facts and morals of the times. The soggy story follows Vera Campbell, a British agent posing as a nanny, who is placed aboard the vessel to uncover a nefarious German plot. But her mission is complicated when she falls in love with the ship's chaplain, Reynolds. The homely Amanda Ryan plays the female lead, while Edward Atterton plays her love interest -- the two share some of the most clumsy and revolting kisses in cinema history. But even the talents of John Rhys-Davies as the Captain and Jacqueline Bisset as Lady Lewis cannot keep the dismal production afloat. Despite numerous shoot-outs and chases, there is not a single drop of suspense. With cardboard sets and the most embarrassing computer animation ever created, this is one voyage you should strive to miss. Rating: 1 out of 10.
3.0 out of 5 stars
HISTORICALLY INACURATE LOUSY DIGITAL GRAPHICS,
By Juan de la Roca (SPAIN) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Britannic (DVD)
I FOUND THIS MOVIE HISTORICALLY INACUARATE WITH LOUSY DIGITAL GRAPHICS.AMONG THE MANY HISTORICAL INACCURACIES WAS STATEMENT BY ONE OF THE IRA MEN, " THEY HAVE SEEN MANY OF THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILIES KILLED BY THE BLACK AND TANS. THE BLACK AND TANS ONLY CAME TO IRELEAND AFTER THE FIRST WORLD WAR DURING EIRE'S STRUGGLE FOR INDIPENDENCE. CONSEQUENTLY THAT PARTICULAR STATEMENT IS TOTALLY ERRONEOUS, AND IT WAS ONLY ONE OF MANY. ALSO THE QUALITY OF THE GRAPHICS WAS BAD ENOUGH BUT WHAT JARRED MY NERVES WAS THE TOTALLY ERRONEOUS SHOWING OF THE BRITISH BATTLESHIP VICTORIA. A BRITIAH WARSHIP NEVER FLIES THE UNION JACK,(BRITAINS NATIONAL FLAG),AT THE STERN THAT IS FLOWN ON THE BOW. THE FLAG FLOWN ON THE STERN SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE WHITE ENSIGN, THE STANDARD OF THE ROYAL NAVY WHICH IS THE RED CROSS OF SAINT GEORGE ON A WHITE FIELD WITH A SMALL UNION JACK ON IT TOP RIGHT CORNER. FUTHERMORE BRITISH WARSHIPS DO NOT HAVE THEIR NAMES ON THEIR BOWS IN THE SAME WAY THAT MERCHANT SHIPS HAVE. ROYAL NAVY SHIPS HAVE THEIR NAMES MID SHIPS ON THE SUPERSTRUCURE. BESIDES THESE DISSAPOINTMENTS I MUST SAY THE PLOT WAS INTERESTING AND EVEN GRIPPING, THE ACTING GOOD. WHAT A PITY IT WAS SPOILED BY LOUSY GRAPHICS AND HISTORICAL UNTRUTHS.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Historically inaccurate, but still great fun,
By Josh (Indiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Britannic (VHS Tape)
I have spent literally hundreds of hours researching the Britannic for a book that I'm working on, and as soon as I heard that they were making a film about her I was instantly curious. I turned on the television to see it one night without expecting very much, mainly because nobody has any idea what really sank the ship in the first place. However I was bowled over by the great story, character development and interesting take on what may have happened to her. As far as I'm concerned this movie is as good as it could have been considering the historical evidence, and the possiblity of a German spy on board was indeed an interesting touch. Although for the record, the famed torpedo incident didn't take place, and neither did the gunfight on board. My only real complaint is the casting of John Ryes-Davis as Captain Bartlett. Although a great actor, he does not resemble the real Captain Bartlett in any way. Still, a great view!
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