Shackleton's Captain (2012)
In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
Director: Leanne Pooley
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 1, 2012
Cast
Screenplay
Production: Beetz Brothers Film Production
Country: Germany, New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance, Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit
Keywords
expedition, survival, antarctica, endurance, explorer, woman director
More Films by Director: Leanne Pooley
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Shackleton's Captain about?
- In 1914 Sir Ernest Shackleton's Imperial Trans Antarctic Expedition headed for the South Pole and disaster. Shackleton's Captain reveals the truth behind the spectacular survival of all the crew and shows how one man's extraordinary skill and unsung heroism made it possible: Frank Worsley, Captain of the expedition ship, Endurance.
- Who directed Shackleton's Captain?
- Shackleton's Captain was directed by Leanne Pooley.
- Who stars in Shackleton's Captain?
- Shackleton's Captain stars Craig Parker, Charles Pierard, Hugh Barnard, Blake Henshaw, Tony Graimes, William Hemming.
- How long is Shackleton's Captain?
- Shackleton's Captain has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Shackleton's Captain?
- Shackleton's Captain is a Drama, Documentary film.
- Where was Shackleton's Captain produced?
- Shackleton's Captain was produced in Germany, New Zealand.
- What are the themes of Shackleton's Captain?
- The themes of Shackleton's Captain include: Homelessness and Survival on the Streets, Migrant Struggle and Hope in the New Land, Homelessness Struggle and Street Reality, Classic Cycling Races and Endurance, Olympic Marathon: Endurance and Grit.