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Lost and Found: The Story of Cook's Anchor
Television (Full Length) – 1979
You know, I get just as excited about this film as I do on any of my big ones.– David Lean
I have a weakness for trains.– Lean, on a scene from Doctor Zhivago
I’m bloody sure it’s Cook’s!– Diver Kelly Tarlton, on the sea floor, while investigating the veracity of the anchor
We didn’t want to attract attention, or every diver on the island would be down there looking for our anchor!– Lean, on protecting Eddie’s discovery from poachers
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