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Ordeal in the Arctic
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Ordeal in the Arctic

1993-02-15 · 96 min · ★ 4.8

Drama · TV Movie

Based on a true story. A Canadian military flight from Greenland to Canada crashes in the frozen arctic, only miles away from Alert base in Nunavut, and the 14 survivors must endure a storm and freezing cold until they can be rescued.

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Directors
Mark Sobel
Production companies
Alliance Films, ABC
Countries
Canada, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ChamberlainRichard ChamberlainCaptain John Couch
Catherine Mary StewartCatherine Mary StewartCaptain Wilma De Groot
Melanie MayronMelanie MayronSusan 'Sue' Hillier
Scott HylandsScott HylandsFred Ritchie
Page FletcherPage FletcherLieutenant Joe Bales
Christopher BoltonChristopher BoltonLieutenant Michael 'Mike' Moore
Nathan FillionNathan FillionMaster Warrant Officer Tom Jardine
Steve AdamsPvt. Bill Vance
Mark GibbonMark GibbonMonty
David McNallyMarc Tremblay
Larry MusserLarry MusserRick Dumoulin
Tom ButlerTom ButlerArnie Macauley
Fred KeatingFred KeatingMajor McLean
Garry ChalkGarry ChalkRescue Pilot Jim
Daryl ShuttleworthDaryl ShuttleworthGround Commander

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