Scott of the Antarctic (1948): Cast & Plot
Scott of the Antarctic is a 1948 adventure drama directed by Charles Frend, starring Diana Churchill as Kathleen Scott, John Mills and Harold Warrender. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Charles Frend
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Ealing Studios
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scott of the Antarctic About?
The premise of Scott of the Antarctic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The true story follows British explorer Robert Falcon Scott and his determined team as they embark on a daring quest to become the first to reach the South Pole. Harsh, murderous cold and a rival Norwegian party create devastating obstacles, leading to an ill‑fated, tragic end.
Scott of the Antarctic Themes & Keywords
· 22 tags- snow adventure
- globetrotting adventure
- explorer
- volunteer
- ship captain
- tall ship
- flag
- starvation
- ration
- gangrene
- injury
- ski
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- sled dog
- husky
- sled
- wind
- tent
- snowstorm
- ice
- snow
- antarctica
- based on true story
Scott of the Antarctic Cast & Characters
Diana Churchill leads the cast as Kathleen Scott, with John Mills as Captain R.F. Scott R.N. and Harold Warrender as Dr. E. A. Wilson. Directed by Charles Frend; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Charles Frend
- Diana Churchill as Kathleen Scott
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John Mills as Captain R.F. Scott R.N. -
Harold Warrender as Dr. E. A. Wilson - Anne Firth as Oriana Wilson
Also Starring in Scott of the Antarctic
· 24 more- Kenneth More Lt. E.G.R. (Teddy) Evans R.N.
- Derek Bond Captain L.E.G. Oates
- Christopher Lee Bernard Day
- James Robertson Justice P.O. (Taff) Evans R.N.
- Noel Howlett First Questioner
- Philip Stainton Second Questioner
- Sam Kydd Leading Stoker E. McKenzie R.N.
- Dandy Nichols Caroline
- Reginald Beckwith Lt. H. R. Bowers RIM
- Clive Morton Herbert Ponting F.R.P.S.
- John Gregson P.O. T. Crean R.N.
- Percy Walsh Chairman of Meeting
- Bruce Seton Lt. H. Pennell R.N.
- Desmond Roberts Admiralty Official
- Barry Letts Apsley Cherry-Garrard
- James McKechnie Surgeon Lt. E.L. Atkinson R.N.
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- Norman Williams Chief Stoker W. Lashly R.N.
- Dennis Vance Charles S. Wright
- Larry Burns P.O. P. Keohane R.N.
- David Lines Telegraph Boy
- John Owers F. J. Hooper
- Melville Crawford Cecil Meares
- Edward Lisak Dimitri
- Mary Merrett Helen Field
More from Charles Frend
More films directed by Charles Frend: Cone of Silence, Barnacle Bill, The Long Arm and Lease of Life.
Scott of the Antarctic Plot Summary
What happens in Scott of the Antarctic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Captain R.F. Scott John Mills is entrusted with leading a second Antarctic expedition, but he is given command over the men without securing the funds needed to support the venture. Kathleen Scott Diana Churchill works on a bust of him and reassures him that she is not the least bit jealous about his return to the ice. Dr. E. A. Wilson Harold Warrender hopes to join the mission, but his wife Oriana Wilson Anne Firth is more doubtful, though Wilson agrees to go if the journey is framed as a scientific expedition.
Full summary
The whole story of Scott of the Antarctic, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Scott of the Antarctic?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays Captain R.F. Scott in the film?
Cars in Scott of the Antarctic
1 car on screen: the 1910 Wolseley Motor Sledge Replica.
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1910 Wolseley Motor Sledge Replica Important role
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Movies Like Scott of the Antarctic
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Last Place on Earth, 90° South and Shackleton.
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The Last Place on Earth 1985 -
90° South 1933 -
Shackleton 2002 -
Amundsen: The Greatest Expedition 2021 -
Shackleton’s Antarctic Adventure 2001 -
Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival 2023 -
The Great White Silence 1924 -
Antarctica 1983 -
South 1919 -
The Endurance 2001 -
Antarctic Journal 2005 -
Gaumont Graphic: Captain Scott and Dr. Wilson with the Pony ‘Nobby’ 1912
Scott of the Antarctic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scott of the Antarctic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scott of the Antarctic?
Scott of the Antarctic runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was Scott of the Antarctic released?
Scott of the Antarctic was released on November 29, 1948.
Who directed Scott of the Antarctic?
Scott of the Antarctic was directed by Charles Frend.
More films by Charles Frend Who is in the cast of Scott of the Antarctic?
Scott of the Antarctic stars Diana Churchill as Kathleen Scott, John Mills as Captain R.F. Scott R.N. and Harold Warrender as Dr. E. A. Wilson, among 28 credited actors.
Does Scott of the Antarctic have a post-credit scene?
No. Scott of the Antarctic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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