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National Geographic: Last Voyage of the Lusitania
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.
| Release : | 1994 |
| Rating : | 7.5 |
| Studio : | |
| Crew : | Director of Photography, Editor, |
| Cast : | Martin Sheen |
| Genre : | History Documentary |
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A Masterpiece!
It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.
An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
