The Darwin Adventure

1972 1h 31m EN

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7.0

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★7.0TMDB · 1

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Synopsis

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The story of Charles Darwin's journey on The Beagle.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Nicholas Clay
Charles Darwin
Susan Macready
Emma Wedgewood Darwin
Ian Richardson
Capt. Fitzroy
Christopher Martin
Sullivan
Robert Flemyng
Prof. Henslow
Philip Brack
Thomas Huxley
Michael Malnick
Hooker
Aubrey Woods
Bishop Wilberforce

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Jack Couffer
Writers: Max Bella, William Fairchild, Jack Couffer
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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54 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Jack Couffer, shot by Denys N. Coop. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Marc Wilkinson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robert C. Dearberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Nicholas Clay and Susan Macready and Ian Richardson carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0068446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Jack Couffer directs. Denys N. Coop behind the camera. Marc Wilkinson scores. Robert C. Dearberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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154 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Jack Couffer, shot by Denys N. Coop. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Marc Wilkinson. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Robert C. Dearberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Nicholas Clay and Susan Macready and Ian Richardson carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0068446 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.