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Scott of the Antarctic

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7.1/10 • 37

1948-11-291h 51m

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The noblest adventure man ever dared!

The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him

Directors
Charles Frend
Editors
Peter Tanner

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  1. John Mills

    John Mills

    Captain R.F. Scott R.N.

  2. Derek Bond

    Derek Bond

    Captain L.E.G. Oates

  3. Harold Warrender

    Harold Warrender

    Dr. E. A. Wilson

  4. James Robertson Justice

    James Robertson Justice

    P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.

  5. Reginald Beckwith

    Reginald Beckwith

    Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM

  6. Kenneth More

    Kenneth More

    Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.

  7. James McKechnie

    James McKechnie

    Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.

  8. John Gregson

    John Gregson

    P.O. T. Crean R.N.

  9. Norman Williams

    Norman Williams

    Chief Stoker W. Lashly R.N.

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CinemaSerf

Jul 9, 2022

7/10

I found myself reaching for a blanket as I watched this on the telly the other night. A wonderfully evocative combination of sound effects (mostly a howling wind) and snowscape cinematography help give this epic tale of grit and determination a solid bedrock. Not being John Mills' biggest fan (I always thought David Niven would have made for a far better Robert Falcon Scott) I was prepared for his usual jolly-good-show performance; but not here - he does capture some of the character of the intrepid Antarctic explorer well. Along with a strong supporting cast - Derek Bond; John Gregson & a slimmed down looking James Robertson Justice we get a true sense of the teamwork and struggle as they face the dangers of the rugged continent, the fierce elements, hunger and deprivation racing Amundsen to the South Pole and, of course, to get home again.

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Status
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Original Language
English
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Keywords
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