The Tigris Expedition
9.0
1979
2h 0m
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.
Movie Information
Status
Released
Release Date
April 3, 1979
Runtime
2h 0m
Rating
9.0
(3 votes)
Genres
Documentary
Adventure
TV Movie
Production Companies
NDR
Overview
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.
