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Cast
John Mills
as Captain R.F. Scott R.N.
Derek Bond
as Captain L.E.G. Oates
Harold Warrender
as Dr. E. A. Wilson
James Robertson Justice
as P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.
Reginald Beckwith
as Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM
Kenneth More
as Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.
James McKechnie
as Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.
John Gregson
as P.O. T. Crean R.N.
Norman Williams
as Chief Stoker W. Lashly R.N.
Barry Letts
as Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1948
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Drama, History
Votes43
DirectorCharles Frend
WritersWalter Meade, Ivor Montagu
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsScott of the Antarctic
About Scott of the Antarctic
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
Directed by Charles Frend, Scott of the Antarctic leans on a strong ensemble — John Mills, Derek Bond, Harold Warrender — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1948.
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