Erebus: Operation Overdue (2014)

Erebus: Operation Overdue (2014) poster

On 28 November 1979, an Air New Zealand jet with 257 passengers went missing during a sightseeing tour over Antarctica. Within hours 11 ordinary police officers were called to duty to face the formidable Mount Erebus. As the police recovered the victims, an investigation team tried to uncover the mystery of how a jet could fly into a mountain in broad daylight. Did the airline have a secret it wanted to bury? This film tells the story of four New Zealand police officers who went to Antarctica as part of the police operation to recover the victims of the crash. Set in the beautiful yet hostile environment of Antarctica, this is the emotional and compelling true story of an extraordinary police operation.

Director: Charlotte Purdy, Peter Burger
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 72 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Simon Coldrick
Production: Rouge Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en

Keywords

new zealand, aviation, disaster, antarctica, erebus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erebus: Operation Overdue about?
On 28 November 1979, an Air New Zealand jet with 257 passengers went missing during a sightseeing tour over Antarctica. Within hours 11 ordinary police officers were called to duty to face the formidable Mount Erebus. As the police recovered the victims, an investigation team tried to uncover the mystery of how a jet could fly into a mountain in broad daylight. Did the airline have a secret it wanted to bury? This film tells the story of four New Zealand police officers who went to Antarctica as part of the police operation to recover the victims of the crash. Set in the beautiful yet hostile environment of Antarctica, this is the emotional and compelling true story of an extraordinary police operation.
Who directed Erebus: Operation Overdue?
Erebus: Operation Overdue was directed by Charlotte Purdy, Peter Burger.
Who stars in Erebus: Operation Overdue?
Erebus: Operation Overdue stars Tama Jarman, Edwin Wright, Fraser Brown, Andrew Munro.
How long is Erebus: Operation Overdue?
Erebus: Operation Overdue has a runtime of 1h 12m (72 minutes).
What genre is Erebus: Operation Overdue?
Erebus: Operation Overdue is a Documentary film.
Where was Erebus: Operation Overdue produced?
Erebus: Operation Overdue was produced in New Zealand.