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Quick Info

Rating

6.2/10

Release1912

Runtime0h 33m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Star Film

Movie

The Conquest of the Pole

1912

0h 33m

6.2

Adventure

Comedy

Science Fiction

Synopsis

A science fantasy film that deals with an extraordinary race to the north pole by rival parties of balloonists. Based on the novel "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras" by Jules Verne.

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