Summaries

In 1896, three survivors of a whaling ship-wreck in the Canadian Arctic are saved and adopted by an Eskimo tribe but frictions arise when the three start misbehaving.

In 1896, three whalers are stranded in the Arctic North Canada and seek refuge with an Eskimo tribe. Gradually, they gain control with the Eskimo village and introduce gambling, booze, theft, and their special variation of sex. In the beginning, the Eskimos accept it, but slowly the cultural tension starts growing.—Frank Christensen <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • husband wife relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • year 1896
  • canadian arctic
  • northwest territories canada
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Jul 20, 1974
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada
Production companies Paramount Pictures Filmways Pictures American Film Properties

Box office

Budget $1700000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 50m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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