Shackleton's Captain
Synopsis
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Leanne Pooley
- Screenplay & Story
- Leanne Pooley
- Original Title
- Shackleton's Captain
- Country of Origin
- Germany, New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Beetz Brothers Film Production
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Leanne Pooley
Leanne Pooley
James Heyward
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What is Shackleton's Captain about?
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
Who directed Shackleton's Captain?
Shackleton's Captain was directed by Leanne Pooley.
Who stars in Shackleton's Captain?
The principal cast of Shackleton's Captain includes Craig Parker, Charles Pierard, Hugh Barnard, Blake Henshaw, Tony Graimes.
When was Shackleton's Captain released and how long is it?
Shackleton's Captain was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.