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Michael Harris

Michael Harris is best known as an American filmmaker, writer, and expedition organizer. He played a central role in financing and leading the Search for the Titanic and Return to the Titanic expeditions in 1980–81, coordinating scientific logistics and documenting the search for television audiences. Harris had prior experience producing adventure and documentary films and was instrumental in rec…

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Return to the TitanicReturn to the Titanic · 1981
Return to the Titanic
1981
MovieDocumentary
Explorer Mike Harris leads a second North Atlantic expedition to locate the RMS Titanic, joined by television star James Drury, as the team uses improved technology to investigate promising sonar clues on the ocean floor following their earlier search.
Deadly FathomsDeadly Fathoms · 1973
Deadly Fathoms
★ 10.01973
MovieDocumentary
Rod Serling narrates a look at the consequences of the 1946 atomic testing at Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Dubbed "Operation Crossroads," the tests included dozens of blasts that sunk a fleet of nearby warships. Serling's narration follows a team of expert divers as they navigate the derelict warships. Serling's expert narration combines with the otherwordly imagery to create a very interesting experience.
Pancho Villa's TreasurePancho Villa's Treasure · 1978
Pancho Villa's Treasure
1978
MovieDocumentary
An expedition into the mountains of Old Mexico follows a group of treasure hunters searching for legendary buried gold and silver linked to the era of the Mexican Revolution. Combining history and folklore, the journey explores the enduring mystery of lost riches hidden in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.
Search for the TitanicSearch for the Titanic · 1981
Search for the Titanic
★ 7.01981
MovieDocumentary
In “Search for the Titanic”, Orson Welles takes viewers into a massive expedition attempting to locate the remains of the famous unsinkable ship at the bottom of the North Atlantic several years after its sinking on its maiden voyage in April 1912.
Expedition to AraratExpedition to Ararat · 1976
Expedition to Ararat
1976
MovieDocumentary
Filmmaker Mike Harris leads an expedition to Mount Ararat in Turkey, in search of Noah's ark.

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