Passage
Originally released in 2008. Passage is a history/documentary film. directed by John Walker.
Starring Rick Roberts, Geraldine Alexander, and David Acton
Synopsis
With a unique blend of dramatic action and behind-the-scenes documentary footage, filmmaker John Walker shares the multi-layered story of British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew of 128 men, who perished in the Arctic ice during an ill-fated attempt to discover the Northwest Passage, and John Rae, the Scottish doctor who in 1851, discovered their dismal fate. Rae's dark report, which described the crew’s madness and cannibalism, did not sit well with Sir John's widow, Lady Franklin, nor with many others in British society, including Charles Dickens. They waged a bitter public campaign to discredit Rae's version of events and mark an entire nation of northern Inuit with the label of murderous cannibals. A stunning face-to-face meeting between the great-great grandson of Charles Dickens and Tagak Curley, an honoured Inuit statesman who challenges the fraudulent history, vaults the story from the past into the present and we are witness to history in the making.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Rick Roberts
as John Rae
Geraldine Alexander
as Lady Jane Franklin
David Acton
as Sir James Clark Ross
Andrew Alston
as Sir William Edward Perry
Nigel Bennett
as Sir James Graham
Alistair Findlay
as Sir John Richardson
Colin George
as Sir Francis Beaufort
Patrick Godfrey
as Sir John Barrow
Simon Slater
as Sir George Back
Guy Oliver-Watts
as Charles Dickens
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- PTV Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Passage about?
With a unique blend of dramatic action and behind-the-scenes documentary footage, filmmaker John Walker shares the multi-layered story of British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew of 128 men,...
Who directed Passage?
Passage was directed by John Walker.
How long is Passage?
Passage has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Passage released?
Passage was released on October 3, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Passage?
The main cast of Passage includes Rick Roberts, Geraldine Alexander, David Acton, Andrew Alston, Nigel Bennett.