The Darwin Adventure
| The Darwin Adventure | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jack Couffer |
| Screenplay by | William Fairchild |
| Story by | Jack Couffer Max Bella |
| Produced by | Joseph Strick |
| Starring | Nicholas Clay Susan Macready Ian Richardson Christopher Martin Robert Flemyng Philip Brack |
| Cinematography | Denys Coop |
| Edited by | Robert C. Dearberg |
| Music by | Marc Wilkinson |
Production companies | Brightwater Film Production Palomar Pictures |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
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
[edit]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
[edit]The plot is shown in two parts.
The first part concerns Darwin's five year voyage on HMS Beagle, collecting specimens in South America and the Galapagos Islands. While doing this during his observations he begins to realize that the world may not have been created according to the Bible and begins a path in formulating his theory of evolution. This brings him into conflict with the ship's commander, Captain Fitzroy - a devout Christian.
In the second part, years later, Charles Darwin is back in Britain, now married and with children, writes his book "On The Origin of Species". Its publication causes a huge reaction in the country and leads to a famous debate.
Cast
[edit]- Nicholas Clay as Charles Darwin
- Susan Macready as Emma Wedgewood Darwin
- Ian Richardson as Capt. Fitzroy
- Christopher Malcolm as Sullivan
- Robert Flemyng as Prof. Henslow
- Philip Brack as Thomas Huxley
- Michael Malnick as Hooker
- Aubrey Woods as Bishop Wilberforce
- David Davenport as Robert Darwin
- Hugh Morton as Josiah Wedgewood
- Carl Bernard as Moreno
- Richard Ireson as Wickam
References
[edit]- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Darwin Adventure (1972) - Overview". Turner Classic Movies. 18 October 1972. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ "The Darwin Adventure". Afi.com. Retrieved 15 September 2015.
- ^ Gibraltar Chronicle newspaper; 29/04/1974; page 5
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