The Worst Journey in the World

The Worst Journey in the World

2007 · 58 min · ★ 6.5 · TV Movie, Drama

Drama documentary exploring Captain Scott's 1912 Antarctic expedition, which saw him and two colleagues conducting scientific experiments in harsh conditions for two years.

Directed by Damon Thomas · Written by Mark Gatiss

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