A Night to Remember

Name: A Night to Remember
Director: Roy Ward Baker
Genre: Drama, Action, History
Released: 1958-01-01
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Kenneth More, Ronald Allen, Robert Ayres, Honor Blackman, Anthony Bushell

1958Dir. Roy Ward Baker2h 3m

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Runtime2h 3m

Released1958

Budget$1.7M

DirectorRoy Ward Baker

About This Movie

A Night to Remember (1958) stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and a somber, reflective tone that immerses you in the tragedy of the Titanic. Roy Ward Baker's direction captures the real chaos and human emotion amidst the disaster. The pacing is deliberate, allowing viewers to grasp the gravity of the situation as it unfolds, creating a palpable tension. The performances, particularly from Kenneth More as Charles Lightoller, bring depth and humanity to the crew's experiences. Its practical effects, especially the ship's sinking sequence, are quite impressive for the time, adding to the film's authenticity. This portrayal feels less like a dramatization and more like a somber retrospective on hubris and loss.

Careful attention to historical accuracyStrong performances elevate the narrativeImpressive practical effects for its time