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…
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
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.
James McKechnie
Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.
John Gregson
P.O. T. Crean R.N.
Norman Williams
Chief Stoker W. Lashly R.N.
Barry Letts
Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Clive Morton
Herbert Ponting F.R.P.S.
Anne Firth
Oriana Wilson
Diana Churchill
Kathleen Scott
Dennis Vance
Charles S. Wright
Larry Burns
P.O. P. Keohane R.N.
Edward Lisak
Dimitri
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FAQ about Scott of the Antarctic
What is Scott of the Antarctic about?
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
When was Scott of the Antarctic released?
Scott of the Antarctic was released in 1948.
What genres does Scott of the Antarctic belong to?
Scott of the Antarctic is categorised as Adventure, Drama, History.
Who stars in Scott of the Antarctic?
The cast of Scott of the Antarctic includes John Mills, Derek Bond, Harold Warrender, James Robertson Justice, Reginald Beckwith.