
140 Days Under the World
Synopsis
140 Days Under the World is a 1964 New Zealand short documentary film about Antarctica. It depicts one summer's work by New Zealand scientists in the Ross Dependency in the Antarctic and the exploration of some of the last unmapped regions. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Kell Fowler
- Screenplay & Story
- Ron Bowie
- Original Title
- 140 Days Under the World
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 33m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand National Film Unit
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kell Fowler
Ron Bowie
Ron Bowie
Oxley Hughan, Geoffrey Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Oxley Hughan
Producer
Geoffrey Scott
Producer
Kell Fowler
Director
Ron Bowie
Editor
Ron Bowie
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 140 Days Under the World
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 140 Days Under the World about?
140 Days Under the World is a 1964 New Zealand short documentary film about Antarctica. It depicts one summer's work by New Zealand scientists in the Ross Dependency in the Antarctic and the exploration of some of the last unmapped regions. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Short.
Who directed 140 Days Under the World?
140 Days Under the World was directed by Kell Fowler.
Who stars in 140 Days Under the World?
The principal cast of 140 Days Under the World includes Bernard Kearns.
When was 140 Days Under the World released and how long is it?
140 Days Under the World was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 33m.
