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The Darwin Adventure

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The Darwin Adventure
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJack Couffer
Screenplay byWilliam Fairchild
Story byJack Couffer
Max Bella
Produced byJoseph Strick
StarringNicholas Clay
Susan Macready
Ian Richardson
Christopher Martin
Robert Flemyng
Philip Brack
CinematographyDenys Coop
Edited byRobert C. Dearberg
Music byMarc Wilkinson
Production
companies
Brightwater Film Production
Palomar Pictures
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • 27 September 1972 (1972-09-27)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
LanguageEnglish

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.[1][2][3]

Premise

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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.[4]

Plot

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Cast

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References

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  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "The Darwin Adventure (1972) - Overview". TCM.com. 18 October 1972. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  3. ^ "The Darwin Adventure". Afi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
  4. ^ Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 29/04/1974; page 5
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