A night to remember is based on walter lords book of the same title. Made in england and based on a wellresearched book of the same name by walter lord, the film shows in nearreal time only 37 minutes shorter than the actual event the crew and passengers myriad reactions as the ship sinks. Titanic is abysmal on every level but technical efficiency, which is hardy an achievement worth crowing about given its insane budget. A night to remember, a 1955 book by walter lord about the sinking of the rms titanic a night to remember 1942 film, an american mystery comedy starring loretta young and brian aherne a night to remember 1958 film, a british adaptation of lords book, directed by roy ward baker. National catholic register based on the 1955 bestseller by walter lord, roy ward bakers 1958 britishmade docudrama a night to remember remains the clearest, most honorable cinematic depiction of the titanic disaster, easily eclipsing the earlier 1953 hollywood melodrama titanic as well as the much later blockbuster of that same name by. The picture won the golden globe in the best englishlanguage foreign film category. The sinking of the titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense british drama. Unlike james camerons titanic 1997, there is no love story to distract from the events. I just collect the sinking sequences from a night to remember and think that, what if i put the music from 1997 film in it. Of the five epic films interpreting this tragic event, the docudrama a night to remember 1958 is often regarded as the definitive version. Jun 11, 2017 directed by roy ward baker, 1958s a night to remember is another account of the titanic tragedy. Titanic 20th anniversary titanic vs a night to remember.
The king of this world is james camerons 1997 romantic fantasy titanic, which returns to theater. Rated nr based on walter lords book, a night to remember. These paved the way forward, and by 1958 pinewood was ready to compete with hollywood by releasing the most costly production ever made in britain a night to remember. En natt att minnas 1962, a halfhour swedish documentary featuring interviews with titanic survivors. Ever since james camerons hugelysuccessful titanic appeared in 1997, a small crowd has crowed that film was no good and that 1958 s a night to remember was the vastly superior offering.
A night to remember 1958 kenneth more in a night to remember 1958 a night. I think 97 titanic can beet antr in some parts such as a normal lightoller, but titanic can also leave out too many details thanks to it being fictional. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liners second officer, charles lightoller. A night to remember, the 1958 british film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book about the brief life and agonizing death of the titanic, has proven unsinkable. It is portrayed as having sunk intact, whereas we now know it split in half as it sunk. It follows in realtime the last couple of hours before the sinking of the titanic without fictional subplots. A night to remember james camerons titanic 1997 may be the highest grossing picture in movie history, but many critics feel that roy ward bakers a night to remember 1958 is still the most precisely constructed cinematic take on the titanic tragedy. In this adaptation of a night to remember, they solved the problem by focusing much of the action around second officer lightoller, who was involved in some way in so many different aspects of what happened. Victory 1958 a night to remember lookout frederick fleet 1958 the safecracker shafter. A night to remember is a 1958 film about the rms titanic s sinking in april of 1912. The movie is noted for its accuracy and emotional resonance. A british production made on location at pinewood studios, roy bakers meticulous recreation of the sinking of the titanic is an utter masterpiece of cinema.
Its main character is based on one of the ships officers, who survived the night in real life, and much of the film was based on the written records and testimonies of the survivors. A night to remember criterion collection bluray 1958 best buy. A night to remember 1958 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Although camerons 1997 film has been the biggest moneymaker and is still fresh in everyones memories, especially now that its been rereleased in cinemas in 3d to mark titanic s centenary, roy ward bakers 1958 classic a night to remember is. In these videos, find out what happened this week or any week. With its olympian yet unfailingly lifesize view of the disaster that scuttled illusion. A night to remember 1958 feature action, drama, history. A night to remember, british docudrama film, released in 1958, that is an adaptation of walter lords bestselling book 1955 about the sinking of the passenger liner titanic. A night to remember 1958 encyclopedia titanica message. Ever since james camerons hugelysuccessful titanic appeared in 1997, a small crowd has crowed that the film was no good and that 1958s a night to remember provided the vastly superior offering. It was adapted by eric ambler, directed by roy ward baker, and filmed in the united kingdom. Although the film starred kenneth more as second officer lightoller, the cast also included honor blackman as one of the wealthier passengers. Unfortunately, the night of april 1415, 1912 proves to be a night in which.
Some viewers will find this movie a more accurate and gripping representation of this sea disaster than the romanceheavy titanic. Some viewers will find this movie a more accurate and gripping. Lord interviewed 63 survivors of the disaster as well as drawing on books, memoirs, and articles that they had written. True story of the worlds largest luxurious ocean liner, rms titanic, which set sail from england bound for new york in april 1912, but met with disaster when it met with a fatal collision with an iceburg en route, causing the loss of over 1500 lives. The other titanic movie, 1958s stately, passionate a night to. Three years ago i wrote comments on the 1997 james cameron film titanic for this database.
A night to remember by roy ward baker kenneth more, honor. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with capt. Is james camerons iconic blockbuster merely a remake of the classic british film from 1958. Apr 10, 2012 although camerons 1997 film has been the biggest moneymaker and is still fresh in everyones memories, especially now that its been rereleased in cinemas in 3d to mark titanics centenary, roy ward bakers 1958 classic a night to remember is considered by many serious film folk to be the best. Gallery of 24 movie poster and cover images for a night to remember 1958. I have recently come up with an idea of writing a screenplay for a remake of a night to remember 1958, the film was interesting to watch but had many historical innacuraccies, like christening the titanic hehe. A night to remember 1958 not rated 123 min action, drama, history 16 december 1958 usa an account of the illfated maiden voyage of rms titanic in 1912.
Rent a night to remember 1958 on dvd and bluray dvd netflix. Ever since the sinking of the rms titanic during its maiden trip across the atlantic in 1912, the story has fascinated the public. A night to remember is a, forgive the pun, first class film. It can be tough to find someone who doesnt act as though you have to enjoy one or the other, which i. Titanic film a night to remember from criterion the. A night to remember 1958 movie mistakes, goofs and bloopers. A night to remember is a 1955 nonfiction book by walter lord that depicts the sinking of the rms titanic on 15 april 1912. Starring kenneth more, ronald allen, robert ayres this is by far one of the best films on the sinking of the titanic. Mobile homes official trailer 2018 imogen poots, drama movie hd. It also addresses somewhat the coal fire in one of titanic s bunkers apparently not uncommon back in those days, before her departure into the atlantic and potential for damage to steel plates below the water line. A night to remember, british docudrama film, released in 1958, that is an.
Walter lord from the book by, eric ambler screenplay stars. Titanic bleek in 1997 een geweldig groot publiek in. James camerons titanic 1997 may be the highest grossing picture in movie history, but many critics feel that roy ward bakers a night to remember 1958 is still the most precisely constructed cinematic take on the titanic tragedy. A successful attempt at an evenhanded portrayal of the white star lines later part of cunard luxury liner r. As for titanic 97 well at least they did do a great job in recreating the titanic and her interiors. En natt att minnas 1962, a halfhour documentary made for. Released 20 years ago, titanic is still 5th on the all time domestic box office list in todays dollars. Ever since james camerons hugelysuccessful titanic appeared in 1997, a small crowd has crowed that the film was no good and that 1958 s a night to remember provided the vastly superior offering. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which recounts the final night of rms titanic. Titanic vs a night to remember encyclopedia titanica. Sixtyfour survivors from the actual titanic were interviewed extensively by author walter lord for his meticulously researched 1955 book, a night to remember, the basis of this stillremarkable 1958 dramatic reenactment of the momentous sinking. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which. A night to remember 1958 vs titanic 1997 lord kayoss. Sep, 2017 sbs a sidebyside, shotforshot comparison between a night to remember 1958 and titanic 1997.
Nov 14, 2012 a night to remember is a, forgive the pun, first class film. It fails everywhere else casting, acting and the script, in particular, are often woeful. Among the many films about the titanic, a night to remember has long been regarded as the high point by titanic. Sep 17, 2015 a night to remember 1958 not rated 123 min action, drama, history 16 december 1958 usa an account of the illfated maiden voyage of rms titanic in 1912. Apr 01, 2012 the king of this world is james camerons 1997 romantic fantasy titanic, which returns to theater. Im new to this forum but i have been a titanic fan ever since i was 6. Mar 26, 2012 a night to remember, the 1958 british film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book about the brief life and agonizing death of the titanic, has proven unsinkable. A night to remember vs titanic steve hoffman music forums. In less than a month from now, the 1958 film about the sinking of the titanic, a night to remember will be celebrating its fiftieth anniversary. The book was hugely successful, and is still considered a definitive resource about the titanic. The lookout frederick fleet, up in the crows nest during the collision, was portrayed by bernard fox, who went on to be in another titanic movie, titanic 1997. Incorporating both historical and fictionalized aspects, the film is based on accounts of the sinking of the rms titanic, and stars leonardo dicaprio and kate winslet as members of different social classes who fall in love aboard the ship during its illfated maiden voyage. Find low everyday prices and buy online for delivery or instore pickup. A night to remember, although made before the wreck of the titanic was found, is the more accurate of the two films in terms of the actual events of the sinking.
A night to remember vs titanic steve hoffman music. Titanic film a night to remember from criterion the new. A night to remember, i am just here to say that the most accurate quote should be deleted because it is a weasel word. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comic con sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords book a night to remember, recounting the final night of the rms titanic. It was produced on a more modest budget estimated to be around half a million british pounds than the 1997 film, yet in the end is every bit as realistic, every bit as intense, and every bit as moving as camerons epic undertaking.
This applies to many movies, where you dont seem allowed to like both of them. In my opinion a night to remember beats titanic 97 in the historical context that a night to remember is very,very much more historically accurate than titanic 97. Even though it is tempting to get into another bitchout regarding titanic vs. It can be tough to find someone who doesnt act as though you have to enjoy one or the other, which i dont understand. A night to remember 1958 overview overview of a night to remember, 1958, directed by roy ward baker, with anthony bushell, kenneth more, honor blackman, at turner classic movies by anonymous. With its olympian yet unfailingly lifesize view of the disaster that scuttled illusions of twentiethcentury humanitys mechanical infallibility, it has a power to move audiences thats impervious to age, imitation, and changing. A night to remember 1958 film a night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which recounts the final night of rms titanic. A 1968 antr would have been a technicolor epic made with the support of hollywood dollars. Titanic on its maiden voyage after it struck an iceberg in the north atlantic.
Apr 06, 2010 a night to remember, although made before the wreck of the titanic was found, is the more accurate of the two films in terms of the actual events of the sinking. Shes going to sink, captain a night to remember 1958. Either because of the number of oscars collected by this film, or its. This bluray version is part of the criterion collection of classic films, and is truly outstanding in every way. Adapted by eric ambler and directed by roy ward baker, the film stars kenneth more and features michael goodliffe, laurence naismith, kenneth griffith, david mccallum and tucker mcguire.
Ever since james camerons hugelysuccessful titanic appeared in 1997, a small crowd has crowed that film was no good and that 1958s a night to remember was the vastly superior offering. Rent a night to remember 1958 starring kenneth more and ronald allen on dvd and bluray. The original adaptation of the ship of dreams, a night to remember is a riveting and emotional study of the fateful maiden voyage of the rms titanic. A night to remember is the classic 1958 film that recounts the sinking of the rms titanic, which occurred on the night of april 15, 1912.
Bernard lawson 11 may 1927 14 december 2016, better known as bernard fox, was a welsh actor. Director roy ward bakers meticulouslyresearched a night to remember ntr, 1958 is the most accurate film of the titanic tragedy, featuring 201 speaking parts for the reallife passengers and crew. A night to remember recounts the tragic tale of the sinking of the r. It can be tough to find someone who doesnt act as though you. A night to remember 1958 posted in sean connery 1962 1967. A night to remember is a 1958 british drama film adaptation of walter lords 1955 book, which recounts the. Shop a night to remember criterion collection bluray 1958 at best buy. Titanic is a 1997 american epic romance and disaster film directed, written, coproduced, and coedited by james cameron.
In 1958, the british movie a night to remember, directed by roy ward baker, attempted to do justice to the story on film. The titanic appears in the underwater graveyard sequence. As a device it works well, and there is enough action involving the other characters to keep it balanced. Titanic s sinking from the standpoint of 2nd officer charles herbert lightoller, himself the most senior of the illfated ships deck officers to survive the disaster. On the night of 1415 april 1912 during her maiden voyage titanic struck an iceberg and sank, losing most of her passengers and crew. A night to remember 1958 movie posters cinematerial. A night to remember chronicles one of the most famous. May 05, 2008 in my opinion a night to remember beats titanic 97 in the historical context that a night to remember is very,very much more historically accurate than titanic 97. A night to remember 10 history movies that mostly get. In 1962 connery was cast in the role of james bond, agent 007 of the. Bombay in the comedy fantasy series bewitched 19641972, colonel crittendon in the comedy series hogans.