09 September 1958 Factual 32 mins
A documentary about New Zealanders in Antarctica: researching International Geophysical Year, and supporting the Trans-Antarctic Expedition by laying supply depots for Vivian Fuchs’ overland crossing.
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New Zealand 09 September 1958
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05 November 1958
In the Nineteenth century a were-cat is cursed to live nine lives unless he can perform an act of sacrifice.
29 October 1958
1958: during the Russian campaign, a military priest is called upon to assist Private Baranowski, who has been sentenced to death for desertion, on his last night.
31 October 1958
A German village gets a new doctor, but the conservative folk have trouble accepting a female for the job.
25 June 1958
Jim Douglass arrives in the small town of Rio Arriba in order to witness the hanging of the four men he believes murdered his wife.
31 July 1958
Bandit crew with mysterious masked leader is doing lots of crimes. Mauricio Rosales and his sidekick ride into town all incognito and stuff to set things right.
30 March 1958
A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.
01 January 1958
While trying to break an "animal game" gambling scheme, Det. Bartolomeu hits his head, and the gamblers convince him that he is one of them.
05 April 1958
Two young lovers, Tao and Valeria, decide to go and enjoy a beautiful holiday in privacy, away from the daily routine and their parents.
01 May 1958
An Air Force captain teaches pilots to fly jets but doesn't like it.
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