Scott of the Antarctic
“The noblest adventure man ever dared!”
Synopsis
The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him
Top Cast
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John Mills
Captain R.F. Scott R.N.
Derek Bond
Captain L.E.G. Oates
Harold Warrender
Dr. E. A. Wilson
James Robertson Justice
P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.
Reginald Beckwith
Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM
Kenneth More
Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.
James McKechnie
Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.
John Gregson
P.O. T. Crean R.N.
Norman Williams
Chief Stoker W. Lashly R.N.
Barry Letts
Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Clive Morton
Herbert Ponting F.R.P.S.
Anne Firth
Oriana Wilson
Diana Churchill
Kathleen Scott
Dennis Vance
Charles S. Wright
Larry Burns
P.O. P. Keohane R.N.
Edward Lisak
Dimitri
Melville Crawford
Cecil Meares
Christopher Lee
Bernard Day
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Screenplay & Story
- Ivor Montagu, Walter Meade
- Original Score
- Ralph Vaughan Williams
- Original Title
- Scott of the Antarctic
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Ealing Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Frend
Ivor Montagu, Walter Meade
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Osmond Borradaile, Geoffrey Unsworth, Jack Cardiff
Peter Tanner
Michael Balcon
Department Leadership Roster
Charles Frend
Director
Michael Balcon
Producer
Ivor Montagu
Screenplay
Walter Meade
Screenplay
Jack Cardiff
Director of Photography
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Original Music Composer
Peter Tanner
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott of the Antarctic
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scott of the Antarctic about?
The true story of the British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his ill-fated expedition to try to be the first man to discover the South Pole - only to find that the murderously cold weather and a rival team of Norwegian explorers conspire against him
Who directed Scott of the Antarctic?
Scott of the Antarctic was directed by Charles Frend.
Who stars in Scott of the Antarctic?
The principal cast of Scott of the Antarctic includes John Mills, Derek Bond, Harold Warrender, James Robertson Justice, Reginald Beckwith.
When was Scott of the Antarctic released and how long is it?
Scott of the Antarctic was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Scott of the Antarctic?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scott of the Antarctic was composed by Ralph Vaughan Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scott of the Antarctic?
Scott of the Antarctic holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).