The Marchioness Disaster
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The film was due to be broadcast by ITV in 2007 but complaints from some of the families of the victims led to it being withdrawn ahead of transmission.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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | TV Movie |
| Director | Ken Horn |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (1 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Marchioness Disaster has mixed reviews with a rating of 5.5/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A 2008 film from an era before CGI overload, with real performances that still hit hard. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
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🎭 Cast
John Benfield
Peter Butcher
Robert Daws
Cannon John Jeffrey
Alex McGettigan
Lawrence Dallaglio
Peter Lorenzelli
Vincent Dallaglio
Barbara Flynn
Eileen Dallaglio
John Salthouse
John Perks
Heather Tobias
Marie Perks
Sophia Di Martino
Erika Spotswood
Ellen Thomas
Linda Hunt
Charley Speed
Stephen Perks
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