The Island at the Top of the World (1974)
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This Disney family adventure, directed by Robert Stevenson in his Jules Verne mode, concern a group of explorers who travel to the Arctic Circle in 1908 to explore the uncharted wastes of the North Pole. Sir Anthony Ross (Donald Sinden), a rich Londoner, organizes an Arctic exploration team in hopes of locating his missing son. Providing expert advice is Prof. John Ivarson (David Hartman), a professor of Nordic history. As the group explores the frozen tundra, they come across an unknown valley, skirting the borders of a giant volcano, that turns out to be a lost Viking kingdom. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Hartman, Donald Sinden, (more)
- Director(s):
- Robert Stevenson
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Island at the Top of the World
This Disney family adventure, directed by Robert Stevenson in his Jules Verne mode, concern a group of explorers who travel to the Arctic Circle in 1908 to explore the uncharted wastes of the North Pole. Sir Anthony Ross (Donald Sinden), a rich Londoner, organizes an Arctic exploration team in hopes of locating his missing son. Providing expert advice is Prof. John Ivarson (David Hartman), a professor of Nordic history. As the group explores the frozen tundra, they come across an unknown valley, skirting the borders of a giant volcano, that turns out to be a lost Viking kingdom. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 94 mins
Complete Cast of The Island at the Top of the World
- David Hartman - Prof. Ivarsson
- Jacques Marin - Capt. Brieux
- David Gwillim - Donald Ross
- James Almanzar - French Engineer
- Denny Miller - Town Guard
- Torsten Wahlund - Sven
- Erik Silju - Torvald
- Rolf Soder - Lawspeaker
- Brendan Dillon - The Factor
- Donald Sinden - Sir Anthony Ross
- Mako - Oomiak
- Agneta Eckemyr - Freyja
- Gunnar Ohlund - The Godi
- Lasse Kolstad - Erik
- Lee Paul - Chief of Boat Archers
- Ivor Barry - The Butler
- Niels Hinrichsen - Sigurd
- Sverre Anker Ousdal - Gunnar
- Director(s):
- Robert Stevenson
- Writer(s):
- John Whedon
- Producer(s):
- Winston Hibler
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Child Classic)
- Categories:
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action / Adventure
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