| The Darwin Adventure | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jack Couffer |
| Screenplay by | William Fairchild |
| Story by | Jack Couffer Max Bella |
| Produced by | Joseph Strick |
| Starring | Nicholas Clay Susan Macready Ian Richardson Christopher Martin Robert Flemyng Philip Brack |
| Cinematography | Denys Coop |
| Edited by | Robert C. Dearberg |
| Music by | Marc Wilkinson |
| Production companies | Brightwater Film Production Palomar Pictures |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
The Darwin Adventure is a 1972 British drama film directed by Jack Couffer and written by William Fairchild. The film stars Nicholas Clay, Susan Macready, Ian Richardson, Christopher Martin, Robert Flemyng and Philip Brack. The film was released on 27 September 1972, by 20th Century Fox.
Premise
During his 5-year voyage around the world aboard HMS Beagle, a young Charles Darwin adventured into the farthest corners of creation in his search for the truth. A truth which at the time shocked and horrified the world.
Plot
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Cast
- Nicholas Clay as Charles Darwin
- Susan Macready as Emma Wedgewood Darwin
- Ian Richardson as Capt. Fitzroy
- Christopher Malcolm as Sullivan
- Robert Flemyng as Prof. Henslow
- Philip Brack as Thomas Huxley
- Michael Malnick as Hooker
- Aubrey Woods as Bishop Wilberforce
- David Davenport as Robert Darwin
- Hugh Morton as Josiah Wedgewood
- Carl Bernard as Moreno
- Richard Ireson as Wickam
References
- Hal Erickson (2016). "The-Darwin-Adventure - Trailer - Cast - Showtimes". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Baseline & All Movie Guide. Archived from the original on 7 March 2016. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- "The Darwin Adventure (1972) - Overview". TCM.com. 18 October 1972. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- "The Darwin Adventure". Afi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 29/04/1974; page 5
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