The Island At The Top Of The World isn't exactly at the North Pole because we
know that is all water. But it could be the farthest north human life has managed to live. This Disney Production did get some Oscar recognition with a nomination
for Best Art&Set Direction.
Donald Sinden has lost his son David Gwyllum in an Arctic expedition in the Edwardian years. He's been missing for two years and prevailing rumors have him in search of a legendary whale's sea graveyard. He enlists David Hartman a Swedish archeologist in his search and French lighter than air balloonist Jacques Marin and his machine. Quite unwillingly they dragoon Mako who was Gwyllum's guide in his expedition. Mako who is an Eskimo says they tangled with some evil spirits.
In a valley that is almost temperate in climate with vegetation growing they find a colony of Vikings. Looking much like Iceland back when Eric the Red settled it, this is the place that Gwyllum has been stuck in.
This is not some fantasy. On Antarctica there are a place or two where there is vegetation growing although not like this place. The Vikings value their privacy.
This is a good family action/adventure film. The sets depicting the ancient Viking settlement were definitely Oscar worthy.
The Island At The Top Of The World holds up well after over 40 years.
Donald Sinden has lost his son David Gwyllum in an Arctic expedition in the Edwardian years. He's been missing for two years and prevailing rumors have him in search of a legendary whale's sea graveyard. He enlists David Hartman a Swedish archeologist in his search and French lighter than air balloonist Jacques Marin and his machine. Quite unwillingly they dragoon Mako who was Gwyllum's guide in his expedition. Mako who is an Eskimo says they tangled with some evil spirits.
In a valley that is almost temperate in climate with vegetation growing they find a colony of Vikings. Looking much like Iceland back when Eric the Red settled it, this is the place that Gwyllum has been stuck in.
This is not some fantasy. On Antarctica there are a place or two where there is vegetation growing although not like this place. The Vikings value their privacy.
This is a good family action/adventure film. The sets depicting the ancient Viking settlement were definitely Oscar worthy.
The Island At The Top Of The World holds up well after over 40 years.