The Tigris Expedition
Synopsis
Explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his ten-man crew sailed their reed boat, the Tigris, over routes he believes were followed by Sumerian traders 5,000 years ago. The film goes beyond science to focus on the man, Heyerdahl, in an effort to explain what motivates him to risk his life in the search for knowledge.
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- Director
- Thor Heyerdahl
- Original Title
- The Tigris Expedition
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- NDR
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Thor Heyerdahl
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Thor Heyerdahl
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What is The Tigris Expedition about?
Explorer Thor Heyerdahl and his ten-man crew sailed their reed boat, the Tigris, over routes he believes were followed by Sumerian traders 5,000 years ago. The film goes beyond science to focus on the man, Heyerdahl, in an effort to explain what motivates him to risk his life in the search for knowledge.
Who directed The Tigris Expedition?
The Tigris Expedition was directed by Thor Heyerdahl.
Who stars in The Tigris Expedition?
The principal cast of The Tigris Expedition includes Thor Heyerdahl, Carlo Mauri, Norman Baker, Norris Brock, Hans Peter Böhn.
When was The Tigris Expedition released and how long is it?
The Tigris Expedition was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.