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The French Atlantic Affair

1979·Show
3Episodes in1Season

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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

When the SS Festivale sets sail from New York to France, its 3,000 passengers include Pulitzer Prize-winning author Harold Columbine and 146 members of the Church of the Cosmic Path, led by Father Craig Dunleavy, their charismatic messiah. Seizing control of the ship, Dunleavy demands $70 million in gold, intending to kill everyone onboard once it's paid. Without knowing which passengers are cultists and warned that 12 will die for every hijacker harmed, Columbine and the captain search for a way to save 3,000 lives before Dunleavy makes good on his threat. Based on a novel by screenwriter Ernest Lehman, this mini-series was broadcast over three nights in November 1979.
High-Stakes ThrillerHostage CrisisCult DramaPsychological SuspenseOcean Liner SettingMoral DilemmasIntense Pacing1970s Mini-SeriesSurvival Story

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Is The French Atlantic Affair worth watching?

68
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The French Atlantic Affair rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does The French Atlantic Affair have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 278 minutes each.

When did The French Atlantic Affair air?

It ran from 1979 to 1979 and has ended.

What language is The French Atlantic Affair in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.