Ordeal in the Arctic
“A Routine Flight... A Deadly Crash...A Desperate Fight To Survive.”
Synopsis
Based on a true story. A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, only miles away from Alert base in Nunavut, and the 14 survivors must endure a storm and freezing cold until they can be rescued.
Top Cast
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Richard Chamberlain
Captain John Couch
Catherine Mary Stewart
Captain Wilma De Groot
Melanie Mayron
Susan 'Sue' Hillier
Scott Hylands
Fred Ritchie
Page Fletcher
Lieutenant Joe Bales
Christopher Bolton
Lieutenant Michael 'Mike' Moore
Nathan Fillion
Master Warrant Officer Tom Jardine
Steve Adams
Pvt. Bill Vance
Mark Gibbon
Monty
David McNally
Marc Tremblay
Larry Musser
Rick Dumoulin
Tom Butler
Arnie Macauley
Fred Keating
Major McLean
Garry Chalk
Rescue Pilot Jim
Daryl Shuttleworth
Ground Commander
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 15, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Sobel
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Mason Lee, Paul F. Edwards
- Original Score
- Amin Bhatia
- Original Title
- Ordeal in the Arctic
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Alliance Films, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Sobel
Robert Mason Lee, Paul F. Edwards
Amin Bhatia
Miklós Lente
Allan Lee
R.B. Carney
Department Leadership Roster
Paul F. Edwards
Writer
Amin Bhatia
Original Music Composer
Wendy Partridge
Costume Design
Miklós Lente
Director of Photography
R.B. Carney
Producer
Allan Lee
Editor
Mark Sobel
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ordeal in the Arctic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ordeal in the Arctic about?
Based on a true story. A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, only miles away from Alert base in Nunavut, and the 14 survivors must endure a storm and freezing cold until they can be rescued.
Who directed Ordeal in the Arctic?
Ordeal in the Arctic was directed by Mark Sobel.
Who stars in Ordeal in the Arctic?
The principal cast of Ordeal in the Arctic includes Richard Chamberlain, Catherine Mary Stewart, Melanie Mayron, Scott Hylands, Page Fletcher.
When was Ordeal in the Arctic released and how long is it?
Ordeal in the Arctic was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Ordeal in the Arctic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ordeal in the Arctic was composed by Amin Bhatia.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ordeal in the Arctic?
Ordeal in the Arctic holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).