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Captain James Cook (1988)

TV Series ★ 8.7 100 min

Action & Adventure

Based on Captain James Cook's three voyages. It was on his first voyage, in 1770 (while in the South Pacific region to observe the transit of Venus), that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia. He later recommended Australia as a future British colony. The series was financed by $5 million from Revcom France, $2.25 million from the ABC and the rest from 10BA tax money.

Peter Yeldham Writer

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Released
April 16, 1988
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0129669
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Cast

Keith Michell Keith Michell James Cook Erich Hallhuber Erich Hallhuber Lt. John Gore Xabier Elorriaga Xabier Elorriaga Lord Johnny Sandwich Udo Vioff Udo Vioff Johann Reinhold Forster Barry Quin Barry Quin Leutnant Hicks Jacques Penot Jacques Penot Charles Clerke Carol Drinkwater Carol Drinkwater Elisabeth Cook Peter Carroll Peter Carroll Dr. Solander Steven Grives Gibson John Gregg John Gregg Joseph Banks John Allen John Allen Tobias Furneaux

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Frequently asked questions

What is Captain James Cook about?
Based on Captain James Cook's three voyages. It was on his first voyage, in 1770 (while in the South Pacific region to observe the transit of Venus), that Captain Cook discovered the east coast of Australia. He later recommended Australia as a future British colony. The series was financed by $5 million from Revcom France, $2.25 million from the ABC and the rest from 10BA tax money.
Who stars in Captain James Cook?
Captain James Cook stars Keith Michell, Erich Hallhuber, Xabier Elorriaga, Udo Vioff.
When was Captain James Cook released?
Captain James Cook is a 1988 action & adventure series.
Where can I watch Captain James Cook?
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