Who directed Titanic (1997), the epic romance set aboard the doomed ocean liner?

James Cameron directed Titanic (1997), the epic romance set aboard the doomed ocean liner.

Cameron also wrote the screenplay, co-produced the film, and developed its story with extensive research into the real 1912 disaster. The movie combines fictional characters, including Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, with historical figures such as Captain Edward Smith and shipbuilder Thomas Andrews.

Titanic was released in December 1997 and became a major worldwide success. It tied the record for the most Academy Awards won by one film, taking 11 Oscars at the 1998 ceremony, including Best Picture and Best Director for Cameron.

A common mix-up is confusing Cameron with the director of A Night to Remember, Roy Ward Baker, another well-known film about the sinking. Cameron’s Titanic is notable for its large-scale practical sets, visual effects, and underwater expedition footage connected with his interest in the wreck.