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The White Dawn

1974, Movie, PG, 109 mins

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Three whalers--Oates, Bottoms, and Gossett--become stranded in the Arctic and take refuge with a tribe of Eskimos. They gradually take over the village, introducing liquor, gambling, thievery, and their style of sex to this isolated civilization. The natives tolerate this behavior at first, but gradually resentment grows until the cultural clash becomes intolerable. The leads are very strong, particularly Oates as the meanest of the trio. The portrait of Eskimo life in the 1... read more leave a comment
Based on James Houston's true story of an Arctic adventure, The White Dawn relates the story of three sailors who are separated from their ship during an Arctic hunt for polar bear and walrus. Eskimos who live on Baffin Island, just south of the North Pole, save their lives, but one angry sailor brings fear and violence to all. Magnificent location footage and realistic hunting scenes bring a striking flavor to the intense and passionate conflict.
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Length: 01:49:36
Posted: 1/1/2008
Year: 1974
Rated PG

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Cast
Warren Oates: Billy
Timothy Bottoms: Daggett
Louis Gossett Jr.: Portagee
Simonie Kopapik: Sarkak
Joanasie Salomonie: Kangiak
Pilitak: Neevee

 

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