The Marchioness Disaster
Originally released in 2008. The Marchioness Disaster is a tv movie film. directed by Ken Horn.
Starring John Benfield, Robert Daws, and Alex McGettigan
Synopsis
A factual reconstruction of the events leading up to, during and after the Marchioness was struck by the Bow Belle Dredger on the river Thames in August 1989, which killed over 50 people. The film was due to be broadcast by ITV in 2007 but complaints from some of the families of the victims led to it being withdrawn ahead of transmission. It has never been broadcast in the UK, but has been screened in France.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
John Benfield
as Peter Butcher
Robert Daws
as Cannon John Jeffrey
Alex McGettigan
as Lawrence Dallaglio
Peter Lorenzelli
as Vincent Dallaglio
Barbara Flynn
as Eileen Dallaglio
John Salthouse
as John Perks
Heather Tobias
as Marie Perks
Sophia Di Martino
as Erika Spotswood
Ellen Thomas
as Linda Hunt
Charley Speed
as Stephen Perks
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Marchioness Disaster about?
A factual reconstruction of the events leading up to, during and after the Marchioness was struck by the Bow Belle Dredger on the river Thames in August 1989, which killed over 50 people. The film ...
Who directed The Marchioness Disaster?
The Marchioness Disaster was directed by Ken Horn.
How long is The Marchioness Disaster?
The Marchioness Disaster has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Marchioness Disaster released?
The Marchioness Disaster was released on November 1, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Marchioness Disaster?
The main cast of The Marchioness Disaster includes John Benfield, Robert Daws, Alex McGettigan, Peter Lorenzelli, Barbara Flynn.