Titanic 1996
What is Titanic?
Titanic is a made-for-television dramatization that premiered as a two-part miniseries on CBS in 1996. Directed by Robert Lieberman, the production features an original music score composed by Lennie Niehaus.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 2
- Runtime
- 87 minutes
- First aired
- Nov 17, 1996
- Last aired
- Nov 19, 1996
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.9/10 from 107 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 2 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~87 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- CBS
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Titanic is a made-for-television dramatization that premiered as a two-part miniseries on CBS in 1996. Directed by Robert Lieberman, the production features an original music score composed by Lennie Niehaus. The narrative follows the experiences of several characters on board the RMS Titanic as the vessel travels on its maiden voyage in 1912. The story culminates in the sinking of the ship. This miniseries is notable for being the first Titanic film to depict the vessel breaking into two separate pieces. The project serves as a historical dramatization of the events surrounding the ocean liner. All information regarding the production, including the directorial credit, the musical composition, and the specific visual portrayal of the ship's destruction, is derived from the official records of this 1996 broadcast. The miniseries remains a documented entry in the history of television portrayals of the 1912 maritime disaster. By focusing on the perspectives of multiple individuals aboard the ship, the program provides a dramatized account of the voyage and the eventual tragedy.
Should you watch it?
“A 1996 TV miniseries dramatizes the Titanic’s fateful voyage with fresh visual detail.”
- First on-screen depiction of the ship breaking in two
- Focuses on multiple characters aboard the Titanic
- Television production captures period drama atmosphere
- As a made‑for‑TV production, its scale is more modest than theatrical releases
Watch it if you enjoy period dramas that explore personal stories aboard historic disasters.
The series presents a serious, dramatic portrayal of the 1912 sinking, suitable for mature audiences.
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When did the miniseries originally air?
It premiered on CBS in 1996 as a two‑part miniseries.
Who directed the series?
Robert Lieberman directed the miniseries.
Who composed the original music score?
Lennie Niehaus composed the original score.
How many parts is the miniseries?
It was broadcast in two parts.
What visual first does this version claim?
It is the first Titanic movie to show the ship breaking in two.
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