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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica

2008 · 1h 25m · Documentary · History · Drama

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Overview

The Douglas Mawson Antarctic Expedition of 1912 is considered one of the most amazing feats of endurance of all time. Although his two companions perished, Douglas Mawson survived, but how? In a bold historical experiment, scientist and adventurer Tim Jarvis is retracing the gruelling experience, with the same meagre rations, primitive clothing and equipment to uncover what happened to Mawson physically — and mentally — as a man hanging on the precipice of life and death.

Cast

Tim Jarvis

Tim Jarvis

Self/Self - Presenter

William McInnes

William McInnes

Self/Self - Narrator (voice)

John Stoukalo

Self/Self - double: Mertz

Jason Stewart

Douglas Mawson

David Ritchie

Douglas Mawson (voice)

Philip Ayres

Self - Mawson Biographer

Iain McGuire

Xavier Mertz

Sir Douglas Mawson

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Haakon Berg

double: Ninnis

David Tingay

Self - Expedition Doctor(as Dr David Tingay)

Crew

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Details

Release date
May 11, 2008
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 25m
Rated
PG
Genres
Documentary, History, Drama

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