South (In the Grip of Polar Ice)
1919·Australia·81 min.
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The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton. The ship sails south, breaking the ice, and ultimately getting trapped by the fast-changing weather. The ship breaks up in the ice, and while 22 men and 70 dogs wait on Elephant Island, Shackleton and a crew of five take a 20-foot lifeboat 800 miles to South Georgia Island to mount a rescue mission. We also get a good look at the exotic animals of the region, particularly the penguins.
DirectorFrank Hurley
ScreenwriterFrank Hurley
CinematographyFrank Hurley
Original titleSouth (Endurance) (In the Grip of Polar Ice)