Film
Antarctic Pioneers
1963 · 28m · Documentary · Adventure
The story of Australia's first expeditions to Antarctica
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Overview
This documentary chronicles Australia's early scientific expeditions to Antarctica between 1911 and 1954. It features rare historical footage captured by legendary explorer Frank Hurley during the 1911 Aurora voyage. The film highlights the massive challenges faced by pioneers establishing the continent's first permanent research stations.
Cast
Crew
- Frank HurleyDirector
- Phillip Garth LawDirector
- Frank BagnallProducer
- Lee RobinsonProducer
- Jack RogersEditor
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1963
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
- Rated
- G
- Genres
- Documentary, Adventure
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