Antarctica (1984)
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Somewhat reminiscent of The Incredible Journey and Milo and Otis -- though much harsher in its approach -- Antarctica focusses in on a team of sled dogs, owned by a team of snowbound Japanese researchers. A relief team is long overdue, forcing the dogs to fend for themselves. Eight of the dogs break free from their chains, roaming the Antarctic wastes in search of food and shelter. Only two of the dogs survive the ordeal, indication enough that this film is not specifically designed for the family trade. Based on a true story, Antarctica was a box-office smash in Japan, though this success was not repeated when the film was distributed internationally. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Starring:
- Ken Takakura, Tsunehiko Watase, (more)
- Director(s):
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
Synopsis of Antarctica
Somewhat reminiscent of The Incredible Journey and Milo and Otis -- though much harsher in its approach -- Antarctica focusses in on a team of sled dogs, owned by a team of snowbound Japanese researchers. A relief team is long overdue, forcing the dogs to fend for themselves. Eight of the dogs break free from their chains, roaming the Antarctic wastes in search of food and shelter. Only two of the dogs survive the ordeal, indication enough that this film is not specifically designed for the family trade. Based on a true story, Antarctica was a box-office smash in Japan, though this success was not repeated when the film was distributed internationally. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
Complete Cast of Antarctica
- Tsunehiko Watase - Ochi
- Masako Natsume - Wife
- Shigeru Koyama
- Keiko Oginome - Dog Owner
- Director(s):
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Writer(s):
- Toshiro Ishido, Koreyoshi Kurahara, Kan Saji
- Producer(s):
- Koreyoshi Kurahara, Masaru Kakutani
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