The Forbidden Quest
“The unknown story of the 1905 Hollandia South Pole expedition”
Synopsis
In 1941, an Irish documentary filmmaker hears of a man named J.C. Sullivan, who may know the fate of the Hollandia, a Norwegian ship that sailed to Antarctica in 1905 and disappeared. Sullivan was the carpenter on that ill-fated voyage and is the last known surviving crewmember of the Hollandia. When interviewed, Sullivan presents the filmmaker with canisters of old film footage which back up his unbelievable tale.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1994
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Delpeut
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Delpeut
- Original Score
- Loek Dikker
- Original Title
- The Forbidden Quest
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Ariel Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Delpeut
Peter Delpeut
Loek Dikker
Stef Tijdink
Menno Boerema
Suzanne van Voorst
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Delpeut
Director
Peter Delpeut
Writer
Suzanne van Voorst
Producer
Menno Boerema
Editor
Loek Dikker
Original Music Composer
Stef Tijdink
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Forbidden Quest
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What is The Forbidden Quest about?
In 1941, an Irish documentary filmmaker hears of a man named J.C. Sullivan, who may know the fate of the Hollandia, a Norwegian ship that sailed to Antarctica in 1905 and disappeared. Sullivan was the carpenter on that ill-fated voyage and is the last known surviving crewmember of the Hollandia. When interviewed, Sullivan presents the filmmaker with canisters of old film footage which back up his unbelievable tale.
Who directed The Forbidden Quest?
The Forbidden Quest was directed by Peter Delpeut.
Who stars in The Forbidden Quest?
The principal cast of The Forbidden Quest includes Joseph O'Conor, Roy Ward.
When was The Forbidden Quest released and how long is it?
The Forbidden Quest was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forbidden Quest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forbidden Quest was composed by Loek Dikker.