90° South
"The story of an immortal adventure"
Originally released in 1933. 90° South is a documentary film. directed by Herbert G. Ponting. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Herbert G. Ponting, E.R.G.R. Evans, and Edward Leicester Atkinson
Synopsis
This is a documentary of Captain R.F. Scott's second Antarctic expedition, begun in 1910. The British, under Scott, attempted to reach the South Pole before Roald Amundsen's Norwegians. Scott's writings reveal that the British made it to the South Pole, only to find that the Norwegians had gotten there first. Scott, and the other four men who had made it to the Pole with him, died on the return trip.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1933
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BIF
- Antarctic Film Trust
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 90° South about?
This is a documentary of Captain R.F. Scott's second Antarctic expedition, begun in 1910. The British, under Scott, attempted to reach the South Pole before Roald Amundsen's Norwegians. Scott's wri...
Who directed 90° South?
90° South was directed by Herbert G. Ponting.
How long is 90° South?
90° South has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was 90° South released?
90° South was released on January 1, 1933 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in 90° South?
The main cast of 90° South includes Herbert G. Ponting, E.R.G.R. Evans, Edward Leicester Atkinson, Albert Balson, Alfred B. Cheetham.