A Matter of National Security
Brief Synopsis
Read More
Documentary examining the "Jennifer Project" of 1968, the successful recovery by the United States of a Soviet submarine that had sunk 750 miles northwest of Hawaii. While the Soviets tried in vain to find the sub, the U.S. hired billionaire Howard Hughes, whose covert operation constructed a ship c
Cast & Crew
Read More
William Colby
Interviewee
Carlisle A H Trost
Interviewee
Clyde Burleson
Interviewee
Valentin Betz
Interviewee
Victor Sukhodrev
Interviewee
Michael Drosnin
Interviewee
Film Details
Also Known As
Matter of National Security
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Sonalyst Studios
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
Synopsis
Documentary examining the "Jennifer Project" of 1968, the successful recovery by the United States of a Soviet submarine that had sunk 750 miles northwest of Hawaii. While the Soviets tried in vain to find the sub, the U.S. hired billionaire Howard Hughes, whose covert operation constructed a ship called the "Glomar Explorer," for the sole purpose of raising a sunken submarine. The mission was completed but little is known of the outcome. Although secret documents stolen from Hughes' offices shortly after the incident indicate otherwise, the CIA claims the mission was a failure. Includes interviews and footage of actual search and recovery missions.
Film Details
Also Known As
Matter of National Security
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Sonalyst Studios
Technical Specs
Duration
60m
