The Mystery of the Morro Castle (1980)

On a stormy night in September 1934, the Morro Castle was making its way through heavy seas en route from Havana to New York City. Shortly after 2:00 A.M., while most of the passengers slept, fire suddenly engulfed the luxury liner; within an hour, hundreds were dead or struggling desperately in the water. The fire's apparently inexplicable outbreak wasn't the only secret that night aboard the Morro Castle. Hours earlier, Captain Robert Wilmott had died in his cabin under suspicious circumstances. Had Wilmott been poisoned? Was the fire accidental, or intentionally set? This doc focuses on the incident and the speculation that the radio operator was the arson.

Director: Fred Barzyk
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
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What is The Mystery of the Morro Castle about?
On a stormy night in September 1934, the Morro Castle was making its way through heavy seas en route from Havana to New York City. Shortly after 2:00 A.M., while most of the passengers slept, fire suddenly engulfed the luxury liner; within an hour, hundreds were dead or struggling desperately in the water. The fire's apparently inexplicable outbreak wasn't the only secret that night aboard the Morro Castle. Hours earlier, Captain Robert Wilmott had died in his cabin under suspicious circumstances. Had Wilmott been poisoned? Was the fire accidental, or intentionally set? This doc focuses on the incident and the speculation that the radio operator was the arson.
Who directed The Mystery of the Morro Castle?
The Mystery of the Morro Castle was directed by Fred Barzyk.
Who stars in The Mystery of the Morro Castle?
The Mystery of the Morro Castle stars John Goodman.
How long is The Mystery of the Morro Castle?
The Mystery of the Morro Castle has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Mystery of the Morro Castle?
The Mystery of the Morro Castle is a Documentary film.
Where was The Mystery of the Morro Castle produced?
The Mystery of the Morro Castle was produced in United States of America.