The Great Achievement (1958)
A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 32 min
Release Date: September 9, 1958
Cast
- Edmund Hillary
- Peter Latham - Narrator
- Peter Read - Narrator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Derek Wright
Editing: David H. Fowler, Oxley Hughan
Production: New Zealand National Film Unit
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Polar Expedition and the Frozen World
Keywords
expedition, exploration, antarctica, south pole
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Great Achievement about?
- A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.
- Who stars in The Great Achievement?
- The Great Achievement stars Edmund Hillary, Peter Latham, Peter Read.
- How long is The Great Achievement?
- The Great Achievement has a runtime of 32m (32 minutes).
- What genre is The Great Achievement?
- The Great Achievement is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Great Achievement produced?
- The Great Achievement was produced in New Zealand.
- What are the themes of The Great Achievement?
- The themes of The Great Achievement include: Polar Expedition and the Frozen World.