Captain James Cook (1988)
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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.
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Keith MichellJames Cook
Erich HallhuberLt. John Gore
Xabier ElorriagaLord Johnny Sandwich
Udo VioffJohann Reinhold Forster
Barry QuinLeutnant Hicks
Jacques PenotCharles Clerke
Carol DrinkwaterElisabeth Cook
Peter CarrollDr. SolanderSteven GrivesGibson
John GreggJoseph Banks
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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.
How long is Captain James Cook?
Captain James Cook has a runtime of 100 minutes.