Shackleton
Series Overview
The true story of Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Endurance expedition to the the South Pole and his epic struggle to lead his crew to safety after his ship was crushed in the pack ice.
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
103 min per episode
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Wed, Jan 2, 2002
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Part 2”
With their ship trapped, Shackleton and his men are forced onto the ice, and it becomes clear that the only way out is to haul boats across the ice floes to the sea. Against all odds, the men reach the water and endure a ninety-mile journey across the South Atlantic to Elephant Island.
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Cast & Creators
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Kenneth Branagh
Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
Phoebe Nicholls
Emily Shackleton
Eve Best
Eleanor Shackleton
Mark Tandy
Frank Shackleton
Ian Mercer
Ernest Holness
Lorcan Cranitch
Frank Wild
Kevin McNally
Frank Worsley
Ken Drury
Henry Mcneish
Shaun Dooley
Hubert Hudson
Pip Torrens
James McIlroy
Jamie Lee
James Wordie
Corin Redgrave
Lord Curzon
Danny Webb
Perris
Embeth Davidtz
Rosalind Chetwynd
Mark McGann
Tom Crean
Nicholas Rowe
Thomas Orde-Lees
Nigel Whitmey
William Blakewell
Chris Larkin
George Marston
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Adrian Johnston
Henry Braham
Peter Coulson
Delia Fine, Francesca Barra, Selwyn Roberts
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Coulson
Editor
Henry Braham
Director of Photography
Adrian Johnston
Original Music Composer
Michael Howells
Production Design
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Selwyn Roberts
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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15: Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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What is Shackleton about?
The true story of Ernest Shackleton's 1914 Endurance expedition to the the South Pole and his epic struggle to lead his crew to safety after his ship was crushed in the pack ice.
How many seasons does Shackleton have?
Shackleton comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Shackleton?
Key cast members in Shackleton include Kenneth Branagh, Phoebe Nicholls, Eve Best, Mark Tandy, Ian Mercer.
Who created or directed Shackleton?
Shackleton was developed and directed by Not specified.