Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
Synopsis
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.
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Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica (2007) Clip 2
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-12
Top Cast
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Tim Jarvis
Self/Self - Presenter
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)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Malcolm McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Malcolm McDonald, Tim Jarvis
- Original Title
- Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Film Australia, Orana Films, National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Malcolm McDonald
Malcolm McDonald, Tim Jarvis
Richard Dennison, Alex West
Department Leadership Roster
Malcolm McDonald
Writer
Malcolm McDonald
Director
Richard Dennison
Producer
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica about?
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.
Who directed Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica was directed by Malcolm McDonald.
Who stars in Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
The principal cast of Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica includes Tim Jarvis, William McInnes, John Stoukalo, Jason Stewart, David Ritchie.
When was Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica released and how long is it?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Is Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica based on a book or true story?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Tim Jarvis".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica?
Mawson: Life and Death in Antarctica holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).