Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion

TV Series
2003–
TV-MA
2h 55m

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Shattered City: The Halifax Explosion (2003)

A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.A true story about the tragic explosion at Halifax Harbour, Canada, in the early hours of December 6, 1917.

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6.7/10

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- 8 wins & 6 nominations total

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Paul Doucet

Captain Le Medec

Gordon Michael Woolvett

Sergeant Sam Barlow

Max Morrow

Courtney 'Court' Collins

Clare Stone

Constance 'Connie' Collins

Lynne Griffin

Millicent Collins

Richard Donat

Patrick Collins

Leon Pownall

Commander Frederick Wyatt

Brian Downey

Capt. Horatio Brannen

John Dunsworth

Naval Officer McNabb

Graham Harley

Mr. Cleese

Jeremy Akerman

Rev. George Adams

Adrien Dixon

Walter Brannen

Pete Postlethwaite

Charles Burchell

Morrissey Dunn

Dr. Sherman

Graham Greene

Elijah Cobb

Jackie Torrens

Isabel 'Izzy'

Christopher Shore

Gunter

Alec McClure

Jamie Larkin

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1,951 people were killed

Goofs
The folding camera used for the family portrait is a type not made until the mid-30s. Nor in 1917 would there have been a self timer or a flash bulb. If the flash was supposed to have been done with flash powder(which was used at that time) it is unlikely an amateur would have it and it certainly could not have been set off by a self timer, even if one existed.

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This film is dedicated to the spirit and the memory of Constance "Connie" Bond Young August 9, 1911 - February 22, 2003

Connections
Followed by City of Ruins: The Halifax Explosion (2003)

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Great performance by Walsh

I really liked Vincent Walsh as the lead. He was very convincing in both the family-oriented scenes and the action stuff. The impending tragedy and the mundane actions that led to it were well-played and very gripping. It was nice to see a number of veteran Canadian actors like Lynne Griffin and Graham Green in large and small roles. I also thought the subplot about German saboteurs was both nicely diverting and added to the suspense. While Canadian productions can never hope to compete with Hollywood for budget and special effects, they can provide a Canadian "feel" to a project and "Shattered City" does that very well.