It was the sister ship of the infamous Titanic... and its final destiny was the same. Experience the true untold story of Britannic, a tumultuous, epic voyage of human passion, courage and betrayal aboard an ill-fated ocean liner bound for a shattering demise. With the world at war, an undercover British agent (Amanda Ryan), embarks the Britannic in search of a German spy believed to be on board to sabotage the ship. Posing as a governess, the undercover agent finds herself falling in love with the ship's chaplain (Edward Atterton). In a stunning discovery, the lovers suddenly find themselves enemies of war. And when a massive explosion deals a deathblow to the ship, their battle becomes one for their own survival. With a dynamic, international cast and a story line that hosts a chilling tale of espionage, politics and romance, Britannic brings one of history's most devastating events to riveting, new life.
Amanda Ryan
Vera Campbell
Edward Atterton
Reynolds
Jacqueline Bisset
Lady Lewis
Ben Daniels
Townsend
John Rhys-Davies
Captain Barrett
Bruce Payne
Doctor Baker
Alex Ferns
Stocker Evans
Archie Davies
William Lewis
Eleanor Oakley
Sarah Lewis
Ed Stobart
Mayfield
Adam Bareham
Radio Operator
David Lumsden
German Radio Operator
Wolf Kahler
Submarine Captain
Philip Rham
Jurgens
Daniel Coonan
Seamus
Daniel Tatarsky
Martin
Martin Savage
Sweeney
Francis Magee
Reilly
Niven Boyd
Captain Helm
David Begg
Armed Sailor
John Atkins
Guard
Sean Baker
Colonel Marston
Susannah Wise
Nurse
Chris Jenkinson
German Agent
Director, Writer
Brian Trenchard-Smith
Writer
Dennis A. Pratt
Writer
Brett Thompson
Writer
Kim Owen Smith
June 11, 2022
5
Lots of cheap and cheerful CGI features prominently in this pretty average depiction of one of the more interesting maritime espionage stories of WWI. The eponymous converted liner, ostensibly an hospital ship, was one of the sister ships of RMS "Titanic" and was sunk in 1916 off the coast of a Greek island. What we are presented with here is a version of just what might have happened onboard in the lead up to this catastrophe. Suspicious that something might go awry on board, the authorities put rookie agent "Vera Campbell" (Amanda Ryan) on board. The Captain (John Rhys-Davies) has little faith in her, or in the intelligence that his ship might be in danger - but events on board soon change his mind. She proves to be quite a potent counter-agent, but can she find the criminal mastermind charged with the destruction of the vessel? We know from pretty early on who that person is, and given the result is historical fact there is little jeopardy. That leaves us with a pretty mediocre, increasingly romantic, drama set upon the high sees with plenty of scope for adventure, but sadly very little excitement. Jacqueline Bissett appears now and again adding precious little aside from her name and the production has made for television written all over it. It is an interesting take on the story, and in better hands with a better cast it might be a tale worth telling. This, however is all instantly forgettable stuff.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00