Polar Outpost
Originally released in 1957. Polar Outpost is a documentary film. At just 15 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Don Morrow, Robert Alexander, and Richard Crane
Synopsis
This RKO-Pathe short film produced with the assistance of the United States Air Force is about the construction of the DEW Line, the Distant Early Warming System, a string of radar stations built across Alaska and the Canadian north as part of NORAD, the North American Air Defense Command. These are isolated outposts, many of which are only accessible by air. Buildings, roads and landing strips had to be built from scratch. There's a visit to Barrow Village, Alaska the most northern point of US territory.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Pathé Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Polar Outpost about?
This RKO-Pathe short film produced with the assistance of the United States Air Force is about the construction of the DEW Line, the Distant Early Warming System, a string of radar stations built a...
How long is Polar Outpost?
Polar Outpost has a runtime of 0 hours and 15 minutes (15 minutes total).
When was Polar Outpost released?
Polar Outpost was released on January 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Polar Outpost?
The main cast of Polar Outpost includes Don Morrow, Robert Alexander, Richard Crane, H.G. Ross, Nathan Twining.