The Tigris Expedition
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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The Tigris Expedition
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 3, 1979
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie
User Score
90%
Original Title
The Tigris Expedition
Production Companies
NDR
Director
Thor Heyerdahl
Description
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.
