The Great Achievement(1958)
The Great Achievement Synopsis
A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.
The Great Achievement (1958) is a documentary film, released on September 9, 1958 with a runtime of 32m. It stars Edmund Hillary, Peter Latham and Peter Read.
- Writers:
- Oxley Hughan
- Cinematographer:
- Derek Wright
- Production:
- New Zealand National Film Unit
- Status:
- Released
The Great Achievement Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
written by Oxley Hughan.
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The main cast of The Great Achievement (1958) includes Edmund Hillary, Peter Latham and Peter Read. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Great Achievement was released on September 9, 1958 and runs for 32m.