The Great White Whale
DirectorMichael Dillon
CastsGrahame Budd, John Crick, Warwick Deacon, Malcolm Hay, Colin Putt, Philip Temple
Duration105 minutes
Rating
GenreDocumentary
Trailer & Synopsis
Deep in the wild Southern Ocean, halfway between Australia and South Africa, an icy mountain rears almost 3000 metres out of the wild Southern Ocean like a great white whale. Five times it tried to kill those who first tried to reach its summit, yet back they sailed with legendary explorer Bill Tilman at the helm.
Join the crew on this epic 1960’s expedition to the smoking, glacier ringed volcano on Heard Island, Australia’s loneliest, most remote outpost. The beautifully shot expedition footage, the brilliant musical score, the quirky humour of the expeditioners, the utter boldness of the quest all add spice to one of the least known yet most audacious adventure tales of the 20th Century.
"The documentary expertly weaves stunning archival cinematography and original interviews with the climbers to create a riveting and immersive experience." - Documentary Drive
The Great White Whale is showing in cinemas since July 30, 2025 to November 14, 2025
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