The Secret Land(1948)
One of the world's most daring adventures into the unknown!
The Secret Land Synopsis
This documentary, filmed entirely by military photographers, recounts the U.S. Navy's 1946-47 expedition to Antarctica, known as Operation High Jump. The expedition was under the overall command of Admiral Richard E. Byrd, no stranger to the Antarctic. This was a large undertaking involving 13 ships and over 4000 thousand men. The fleet departed from Norfolk, Virginia traveling through the Panama canal and then southward to their final destination. The trip through the ice pack was fraught with danger and forced the submarine that was part of the fleet to withdraw. The trip was a success meeting all of its scientific goals.
The Secret Land (1948) is a documentary film directed by Orville O. Dull, released on October 22, 1948 with a runtime of 1h 11m. It stars Robert Montgomery, Robert Taylor and Van Heflin. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Orville O. Dull
- Producers:
- Orville O. Dull
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Land Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Orville O. Dull, produced by Orville O. Dull.
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The Secret Land Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Secret Land – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Secret Land?
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The main cast of The Secret Land (1948) includes Robert Montgomery, Robert Taylor and Van Heflin. The film was directed by Orville O. Dull. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Land released?
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The Secret Land was released on October 22, 1948 and runs for 1h 11m.
Is The Secret Land worth watching?
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The Secret Land (1948) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.