The sinking of the Titanic is presented in a highly realistic fashion in this tense British drama. The disaster is portrayed largely from the perspective of the ocean liner's second officer, Charles Lightoller. Despite numerous warnings about ice, the ship sails on, with Capt. Edward John Smith keeping it going at a steady clip. When the doomed vessel finally hits an iceberg, the crew and passengers discover that they lack enough lifeboats, and tragedy follows.

Kenneth Moreas Second Officer Charles Herbert Lightoller
Ronald Allenas Mr. Clarke
Robert Ayresas Maj. Arthur Peuchen
Honor Blackmanas Mrs. Liz Lucas
Anthony Bushellas Capt. Arthur Rostron
John Cairneyas Mr. Murphy
Jill Dixonas Mrs. Clarke
Jane Downsas Mrs. Sylvia Lightoller
Michael Goodliffeas Thomas Andrews
Geoffrey Unsworth