A four-part drama adaptation about the life of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Based on Shackleton’s own journals. In 1914 Ernest Shackleton chooses to lead a team on their famous journey aboard the Endurance. When the ship is trapped and crushed by pack-ice, Shackleton and five of his men embark on a desperate 800-mile journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia.
Title | Shackleton |
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Year | 1983 |
Genre | Drama, Action & Adventure |
Country | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States of America |
Studio | BBC Two |
Cast | Michael Hayward, David Schofield, David Rodigan |
Crew | David Whitson (Director of Photography), Peter Day (Visual Effects Designer), Francis Shaw (Music), Jean Speak (Makeup Artist), Adam Clapham (Executive Producer), Michael Treen (Production Manager) |
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Keyword | historical drama, polar exploration, polar expedition |
First Air Date | Apr 13, 1983 |
Last Air date | May 04, 1983 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 4 Episode |
Runtime | 60:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 6.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 6.239 |
Language | English |