The noblest adventure man ever dared!
Director: Charles Frend
Producer: Michael Balcon
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
111 min
Rating: 7.1/10
Released
Top Cast
John Mills
Captain R.F. Scott R.N.
Derek Bond
Captain L.E.G. Oates
Harold Warrender
Dr. E. A. Wilson
James Robertson Justice
P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.
Reginald Beckwith
Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM
Kenneth More
Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.
Movie Info
Director: Charles Frend
Producer: Michael Balcon
Production Companies: Ealing Studios
Countries: United Kingdom
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CinemaSerf:
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.