Sanctum
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Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team-including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley-are forced to radically alter their plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an u
Cast & Crew
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Alister Grierson
Director
Rhys Wakefield
Cramer Cain
Allison Cratchley
Sean Dennehy
John Garvin
Film Details
Also Known As
James Cameron's Sanctum, James Cameron's Sanctum in 3D
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Drama
Nature
Thriller
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Tony Gibbs
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Location
Warner Roadshow Studios, Queensland, Australia
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Synopsis
Master diver Frank McGuire has explored the South Pacific's Esa-ala Caves for months. But when his exit is cut off in a flash flood, Frank's team-including 17-year-old son Josh and financier Carl Hurley-are forced to radically alter their plans. With dwindling supplies, the crew must navigate an underwater labyrinth to make it out. Soon, they are confronted with the unavoidable question: Can they survive, or will they be trapped forever?
Director
Alister Grierson
Director
Cast
Rhys Wakefield
Cramer Cain
Allison Cratchley
Sean Dennehy
John Garvin
Richard Roxburgh
Andrew Hansen
Alice Parkinson
Nea Diap
Ioan Gruffudd
Christopher Baker
Daniel Wyllie
Nicole Downes
Crew
Rosslyn Abernethy
Unit Production Manager
Kerry Achurch
Special Effects Technician
Dominic Ackland-snow
Construction Manager
Grant Adam
Animation Director
Andrew Allen
Production
Chris Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
David Apperley
Stunt Double
David Apperley
Stunt Man
Gregory Apps
Casting
Peter Armstrong
Special Effects
Kami Asgar
Adr/Dialogue Editor
Chad Atkinson
Plasterer
Chad Atkinson
Assistant
Aaron Auty
Digital Artist
George Awburn
Visual Effects
Billie Badans
Carpenter
Terry Badcock
Plasterer
Jimmy Baines
Stunts
Ian Banks
Assistant
Raymond Barry
Sculptor
Julie Barton
Key Costumer
Patricia Baycroft
Medic
Michael Bennett
Art Department
Kristin Berbae
Assistant
Mark Bills
Electrician
Joshua Black
Set Decorator
Jason Blackwell
Instructor
Jasin Boland
Still Photographer
David Booth
Visual Effects Producer
Amanda Bradford
Construction
Maude Brady
Sculptor
Steve Bristow
Sculptor
Les Brough
Set Decorator
Katherine Brown
Makeup Effects
Annie Browning
Other
Ben Browning
Executive Producer
Dave Brownrigg
Stunt Man
Paul Buckley
3-D Artist
Simon Buckley
Special Effects Technician
Robert Bull
Set Decorator
Stewart Burchall
Set Decorator
Geoff Burdick
Production
Steve Burgess
Sound Effects Editor
Candy Burls
Construction
Peter Bushby
Gaffer
Ted Cahn
Assistant
Ross Cairns
Construction
Fiona Cameron
Caterer
Gary Cameron
Set Designer
James Cameron
Executive Producer
James Cameron
Other
Genevieve Camilleri
Rotoscope Animator
Damian Candusso
Sound Effects Editor
Eoin Cannon
3-D Artist
Steve Carroll
Sculptor
Anthea Charalambous
Assistant
Anthea Charalambous
Post-Production Coordinator
Annie Cheung
Finance Manager
Simon Christidis
Cinematographer
Simon Christidis
Director Of Photography
Deborah Clark
Transportation
Paul Clark
Sound Recordist
Troy Clarke
Unit Manager
John Clisham
Production
Chuck Comisky
3-D Artist
Adam Connelly
Foley
Simon Cooke
Dolly Grip
Rhye Copeman
Stunt Double
Chris Cosh
Caterer
Linda Cosh
Caterer
Matt Coulam
Grip
Rebecca Crowe
Assistant Camera
Ingrid Cruse
Transportation
Steve Daddow
Stunt Double
Danny Dade
Other
John Dalla-zaunna
Advisor
Martyn Dance
Driver
Alfred Darby
Song
Michael Davies
Costume Supervisor
Sam Davies
Electric
Tristan Davies
Camera Assistant
Kaleb Day
Medic
John Delahunty
Electric
Terri Depaolo
Assistant
Alex Deveaux
Sculptor
Scott Dolan
Assistant Camera
Margie Douce
Transportation
Matt Dray
Driver
Chris Druitti
Grip
Laura Dubsky
Compositor
Deana Durisic
Stand-In
Rachel Duxbury
Accounting Assistant
Chris Dwyer
Software Engineer
Deidre Eagles
Medic
Phillip Eagles
Costume Designer
Simon Edds
Stand-In
Ricky Edwards
Music
Vanessa Edwards
Payroll Accountant
Joshua Elkington
Stunt Double
Ernie Fadule
Sculptor
Alan Fairlie
Compositor
Jared Faulkner
Stunt Man
Jason Fernandez
Music Editor
Helen Field
Sound
Bernard Flaherty
Stand-In
Kristos Focas
Assistant
Kristos Focas
Plasterer
Jeremy Ford
Carpenter
Dean Franklin
Special Effects Assistant
Jonathan Freisler
3-D Artist
Nicola Gaddes
Production Manager
Fabrice Galli
Assistant Sound Editor
Aaron Gane
Stand-In
Kyle Gardiner
Stunt Double
John Garvin
Coordinator
John Garvin
Instructor
John Garvin
Screenplay
Brendan Geaney
Adr/Dialogue Editor
Jacqueline Geelen
Stunt Double
Chris Geissmann
Sculptor
Kelly Geissmann
Art Department
Tony Gibbs
Production Insurance
Greg Gilbert
Steadicam Operator
Jason Gilholme
Matchmove Artist
Lachlan Gilmore
Construction
Irene Gleeson
Costume Department
Chris Goodes
Adr
Avi Goodman
Character Animation
Jaspar Goodman
Office Runner
Paul Graham
Carpenter
Rob Green
Art Department
Ken Greenbury
Stunt Man
Ken Greenbury
Stunt Double
Robin Grey
Music Engineer
Rick Grundy
Stunt Performer
Joe Hagg
Production
Shane Hall
Animator
Judy Hallin
Production Coordinator
Jonathon Hannon
On-Set Dresser
Rob Hansford
Key Grip
Liam Hardy
Sculptor
Dr. Richard Harris
Medic
James Harvey
Adr/Dialogue Editor
Mark Hawthorne
Visual Effects Editor
Robert Heggie
Special Effects Supervisor
Dominic Hellier
Compositor
Louise Henry
Accounting Assistant
Mischa Herman
Sound
Benjamin Hidalgo
Grip
David Hirschfelder
Music
Renee Hoare
Props
Marty Hodgson
Sculptor
Barry Holland
Stunt Man
Barry Holland
Stunt Double
Peter Home
Stunt Performer
Matthew Hood
Accountant
Bud Hopes
Extras Agent/Coordinator
Alar Hordern
Special Effects Assistant
Peter Hoyland
Music Scoring Mixer
Dale Hunter
Film Lab
Troy Hunter
Stunt Double
Dillion Hurihanganui
Assistant
Jake Ingram
Special Effects Assistant
Scott James
Transportation
Luke Jeffery
Camera Assistant
Brendan Jenkins
Stunt Man
Sam Jensen
3-D Artist
Alan Johnson
Carpenter
Daniell Johnston
Foley Artist
Nigel Johnston
Construction
Josh Jones
Driver
Morgan Jones
Rotoscope Animator
Matt Jordin
Set Decorator
Ben Joss
Assistant Editor
George Kabot
Graphic Designer
Leesa Kahn
Associate Producer
Gail Kane
Makeup
Ivana Kasic
Costume Department
Klaus Kastberg
Art Department
Ryan Kavanaugh
Executive Producer
Michael Keen
Sculptor
Brett Kelly
Music Conductor
Tom Keneally
Matchmove Artist
Angela Kenny
Production Accountant
Mick Kenway
Assistant
Emma Kirsner
Construction
Rachel Knowles
Post-Production
Junior Kokoratts
Song Performer
Junior Kokoratts
Song
Adam Kuiper
Key Grip
Tibon Lakua
Song
Alan Lam
Rotoscope Animator
James Lander
Generator Operator
Les Landon
Greensman
Andrew Laurenson
Other
Chris Laverty
Swing Gang
Nathan Lawson
Stunt Double
Bernie Ledger
Rigging Electrician
James K Lee
Music
Ryan Leef
Construction
Film Details
Also Known As
James Cameron's Sanctum, James Cameron's Sanctum in 3D
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Drama
Nature
Thriller
Release Date
2011
Production Company
Tony Gibbs
Distribution Company
Universal Pictures
Location
Warner Roadshow Studios, Queensland, Australia
Technical Specs
Duration
1h 49m
Quotes
Trivia
Miscellaneous Notes
Released in United States Winter February 4, 2011
Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011
Story is inspired by Andrew Wight's near-death experience leading a diving expedition into an underwater cave system, only to have a freak storm collapse the cave entrance, leaving the divers trapped. The two-day battle for survival was recounted in the documentary "Nullarbor Dreaming" (Australia/1989).
Gary Johnstone was previously attached to direct.
Released in United States Winter February 4, 2011
Project was previously in development at Rogue Pictures.
Released in United States on Video June 7, 2011
