description A Night to Remember Overview
A Night to Remember portrays the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912, following a collision with an iceberg during its maiden voyage. The film utilizes a documentary style to depict the events of that night, focusing on the role of Second Officer Charles Lightoller and other crew members. It stars Kenneth More alongside several supporting actors in this historical disaster narrative.
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info A Night to Remember Specifications
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1958 |
help A Night to Remember FAQ
Is A Night to Remember based on a true book?
Yes, the 1958 film is an adaptation of Walter Lord's meticulously researched 1955 historical book of the exact same name. Lord interviewed over 60 actual survivors of the RMS Titanic disaster to compile the most accurate, minute-by-minute account of the sinking at that time.
Which survivor consulted on the set of A Night to Remember?
Joseph Boxhall, the actual Fourth Officer of the RMS Titanic, served as a technical advisor for the 1958 film production. His firsthand experience helped ensure the movie accurately depicted the navigation errors and the chaotic loading of the lifeboats.
Why is A Night to Remember considered more accurate than James Cameron's Titanic?
*A Night to Remember* focuses strictly on the factual timeline and the procedural failures of the ship's crew, avoiding fictional romance subplots. Additionally, because it was made before the ship's wreck was discovered, it correctly depicts the ship sinking in one piece, matching the official 1912 inquiry.
What ship did the filmmakers use to simulate the Titanic sinking in A Night to Remember?
To save on production costs, director Roy Ward Baker utilized a 35-foot scale model for the wide exterior shots of the sinking. However, for the intricate onboard scenes, they rented the RMS *Mauretania*, a surviving ocean liner that closely matched the Titanic's interior woodwork and layout.
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