Movie · 1954
Is Hell Below Zero based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Hell Below Zero is based on the book The White South by Hammond Innes (1949).
The movie was released in 1954.
The book behind Hell Below Zero
The White South
by Hammond Innes · first published 1949 · thriller
1949 thriller novel by Hammond Innes.
Common questions
Is Hell Below Zero based on a book?
Yes. Hell Below Zero is based on the book The White South by Hammond Innes (1949).
Who wrote the book Hell Below Zero is based on?
The White South was written by Hammond Innes and first published in 1949.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The White South before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Hammond Innes's books
- The Wreck of the Mary Deare (film, 1959)