In Search of Noah's Ark
| In Search of Noah's Ark | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | James L. Conway |
| Produced by | Charles E. Sellier Jr. |
| Screenplay by |
James L. Conway Charles E. Sellier Jr. |
| Based on |
In Search of Noah's Ark by David Balsiger Charles E. Sellier Jr. |
| Starring |
Brad Crandall Vern Adix |
| Music by | Bob Summers |
| Cinematography |
Stephen W. Gray George Stapleford |
| Edited by | Sharron Miller |
| Distributed by | Sunn Classic Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 99 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $55,734,818[1] |
In Search of Noah's Ark is a 1976 documentary film released by Sunn Classic Pictures that explores the alleged final resting place of Noah's Ark.
Production notes
In Search of Noah's Ark was produced by Sunn Classic Pictures, a Utah-based independent film company that specialized in releasing low-budget message movies to non-urban audiences. Along with such features as Beyond and Back (1978) and In Search of Historic Jesus (1979), the film was one of a series of releases from the company that attempted to present convincing scientific evidence for Christian theology.[2]
The film was based on the book by David Balsiger. Filmed independently and inexpensively, the documentary makes the assertion that Noah's Ark, from the biblical flood narrative, has been found on the slopes of Mount Ararat in Turkey, though physical and political difficulties prevent a more extensive study of the alleged vessel. The movie was aimed at those who were already convinced of its premise and included a dramatic re-enactment of Noah's story as one of its highlights.[3]
Reception
In Search of Noah's Ark was a massive commercial success. Produced on a low budget, the film earned nearly $56 million at the North American box office[1][4] and was the sixth highest grossing film of 1976, setting the standard for future Christian-themed documentary releases from Sunn Classic Pictures.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "In Search of Noah's Ark, Worldwide Box Office Information". Worldwide Box Office. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ↑ Beyond and Back, AMC Movie Guide. AMC. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ↑ In Search of Noah's Ark at Christian Film Database. CFDb. Retrieved July 14, 2014.
- ↑ "In Search of Noah's Ark, Box Office Information". The Numbers. Retrieved July 14, 2014.