09 Sep 1958
The Great Achievement
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.
South
The story of the 1914-1916 Antarctic exploration mission of Sir Ernest Shackleton.
Top Billed Cast
Ernest Shackleton Leader of the Expedition (as Sir Ernest Shackleton)
Frank Worsley Captain of the Endurance (as Captain F. Worsley)
J. Stenhouse Captain of the Aurora (as Lieut. J. Stenhouse)
Captain L. Hussey Meteorologist
Dr. McIlroy Head of Scientific Staff
Mr. Wordie Head of Scientific Staff (as Wordie)
Dr. Macklin Doctor
Frank Wild Second in Command of the Endurance
Tom Crean Crewman
Mr. James Crewman (as James)
Mr. Clark Crewman (as Clark)
Mr. Greenstreet Crewman (as Greenstreet)
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