Antarctica (1983)
Amidst the coldest, harshest surroundings on earth, this true story celebrates the mystery and the warmth of life.
Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.
Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Runtime: 143 min
Release Date: July 23, 1983
Cast
- Ken Takakura - Ushioda
- Eiji Okada - Ozawa Taicho
- Masako Natsume - Ozawa Keiko
- Keiko Oginome - Shimura Asako
- Takeshi Kusaka - Morishima Kyoju
- Shigeru Kōyama - Horigome Taicho
- So Yamamura - Iwakiri Sencho
- Jun Etoh - Tokumitsu Taiin
- Koichi Sato - Toda Taicho
- Shin Kishida - Kissaten Master
Screenplay
Music: Vangelis
Cinematography: Akira Shiizuka
Editing: Koreyoshi Kurahara, Akira Suzuki
Production: Kurahara Productions, Fuji Television Network, Gakken Co. Ltd.
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語, English
Original Language: ja
Themes
Survival in Nature, Grand Expedition to Uncharted Territory, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion
Keywords
expedition, based on true story, survival, antarctica
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Antarctica about?
- Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.
- Who directed Antarctica?
- Antarctica was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
- Who stars in Antarctica?
- Antarctica stars Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Masako Natsume, Keiko Oginome, Takeshi Kusaka, Shigeru Kōyama.
- How long is Antarctica?
- Antarctica has a runtime of 2h 23m (143 minutes).
- What genre is Antarctica?
- Antarctica is a Drama, Adventure film.
- Where was Antarctica produced?
- Antarctica was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Antarctica?
- The themes of Antarctica include: Survival in Nature, Grand Expedition to Uncharted Territory, Grand Epic Adventures and Voyages of Discovery, Desert Island and Survival Stories, Desert Trek and Heat Exhaustion.