According to its Wikipedia page, James Cameron, who also directed the film, felt inspired by underwater footage he'd seen of the wreck of RMS Titanic. He crafted a 'script-ment' -- a combination screenplay and treatment -- and took it to 20th Century Fox executives to secure funding.
His pitch was 'Romeo and Juliet on the Titanic', and he was successful. Cameron is given the only writing credit. The film earned 11 Academy Awards.
Titanic Records was created in 1973.
Titanic Belfast was created in 2012.
Voyage on the Great Titanic was created in 1998.
Titanic began being built in May 1911 and was finished in February 1912.
Creation of Titanic went from March 31st, 1909 to sailing day, April 10th, 1912. The wreck was discovered on Sept. 1st, 1985.
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The Script was created in 1995.
Pollard script was created in 1936.
Brush Script was created in 1942.
The Revolution Script was created in 1971.
The Chambermaid on the Titanic was created in 1997.
Titanic Brewery was created in 1985.
The Legend of the Titanic was created in 1999.
Titanic - album - was created in 2007.
Titanic Belfast was created in 2012.
Titanic Records was created in 1973.
Titanic - musical - was created in 1997.