Antarctica (1983)
Original title: 南極物語
Antarctica is a 1983 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 2h 23m. It stars Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada and Masako Natsume.
Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.
Quick answers
What is Antarctica about?
Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.
When was Antarctica released?
Antarctica was released on 23 July 1983.
How long is Antarctica?
Antarctica runs 2h 23m.
Who made Antarctica?
Antarctica was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara.
Cast
- Ken Takakura as Ushioda
- Eiji Okada as Ozawa Taicho
- Masako Natsume as Ozawa Keiko
- Keiko Oginome as Shimura Asako
- Takeshi Kusaka as Morishima Kyoju
- Shigeru Kōyama as Horigome Taicho
- So Yamamura as Iwakiri Sencho
- Jun Etoh as Tokumitsu Taiin
- Koichi Sato as Toda Taicho
- Shin Kishida as Kissaten Master
- Takeshi Ōbayashi as Nonomiya Taicho
- Shinji Kanai as Ozaki Taicho
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