Antarctica(1983)
南極物語
Amidst the coldest, harshest surroundings on earth, this true story celebrates the mystery and the warmth of life.
Antarctica Synopsis
Two Japanese scientists, Ushioda and Ochi, develop a bond with their sled dogs while on an expedition in Antarctica.
Antarctica (1983) is a drama and adventure film directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, released on July 23, 1983 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Masako Natsume and Keiko Oginome. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 70 ratings.
- Director:
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Writers:
- Toshirō Ishidō, Tatsuo Nogami, Koreyoshi Kurahara
- Producers:
- Tomohiro Kaiyama, Juichi Tanaka, Masaru Kakutani
- Cinematographer:
- Akira Shiizuka
- Composer:
- Vangelis
- Production:
- Kurahara Productions, Fuji Television Network, Gakken Co. Ltd.
- Status:
- Released
Antarctica (1983) Trailer
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Antarctica Cast & Crew
Main 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
Shinji Kanai
as Ozaki Taicho
Key crew
Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara, written by Toshirō Ishidō, Tatsuo Nogami and Koreyoshi Kurahara, produced by Tomohiro Kaiyama, Juichi Tanaka and Masaru Kakutani.
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Antarctica Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 70 ratings.
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Antarctica – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Antarctica online?
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Antarctica (1983) is available to stream on U-NEXT and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Antarctica?
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The main cast of Antarctica (1983) includes Ken Takakura, Eiji Okada, Masako Natsume, Keiko Oginome and Takeshi Kusaka. The film was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Antarctica released?
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Antarctica was released on July 23, 1983 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is Antarctica worth watching?
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Antarctica (1983) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 70 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Antarctica?
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Yes. The official Antarctica trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.