Titanic
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Titanic is a 1997 romance film directed by James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Titanic is a 1997 American epic historical romance film written and directed by James Cameron. Incorporating both historical and fictional aspects, it is based on accounts of the sinking of RMS Titanic in 1912. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star as members of different social classes who fall in love during the ship's ill-fated maiden voyage. The ensemble cast includes Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Bernard Hill, Jonathan Hyde, Danny Nucci, David Warner and Bill Paxton.
Production
Written by James Cameron, the film was produced by Paramount Pictures. James Horner composed the score. Russell Carpenter handled the cinematography. The film runs 194 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $200,000,000, Titanic grossed $2,264,162,353 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
The film's influence spread across the century; its narrative and tone echo in much later cinema.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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