Remember the Sultana
"The Sultana was a river boat that exploded in 1865 killing many passengers, mostly Union Soldiers."
Originally released in 2018. Remember the Sultana is a documentary/history film. directed by Mark Marshall.
Starring Sean Astin, Mackenzie Astin, and Jim Beaver
Synopsis
Over 2000 Union soldiers, passengers and crew were crammed aboard the steamboat Sultana, licensed to carry 376. Graft, greed, overcrowding, a poorly maintained boat, and the Mississippi River was swollen with spring snowmelt conspired together to create a disaster. On April 27, 1865, the boat’s boilers exploded, causing the worst maritime disaster in US history.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 27, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 36m
96 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (2 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Directors
Top Cast
Sean Astin
as Narrator
Mackenzie Astin
as Captain J. Walter Elliott / Private George Clarkson (voice)
Jim Beaver
as Joseph Taylor Elliott / First Engineering Officer Nathaniel Wintringer (voice)
Bob Bergen
as Captain Louis Rosché / Pleasant Marion Keeble (voice)
Leah Ann Cevoli
as Eliza Frances 'Fanny' Andrews (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Sergeant Alexander C. Brown / Sergeant William Fies (voice)
Matthew Jayson Cwern
as Lieutenant John Clark Ely / Private William Wendt (voice) (as Matt Jayson)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
Production Companies
- River Rock Entertainment LLC
- Purple Ace Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Remember the Sultana about?
Over 2000 Union soldiers, passengers and crew were crammed aboard the steamboat Sultana, licensed to carry 376. Graft, greed, overcrowding, a poorly maintained boat, and the Mississippi River was s...
Who directed Remember the Sultana?
Remember the Sultana was directed by Mark Marshall.
How long is Remember the Sultana?
Remember the Sultana has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
When was Remember the Sultana released?
Remember the Sultana was released on April 27, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Remember the Sultana?
The main cast of Remember the Sultana includes Sean Astin, Mackenzie Astin, Jim Beaver, Bob Bergen, Leah Ann Cevoli.