The Search for Michael Rockefeller (2011)

A missing scion, a lost film, a dark secret.

The Search for Michael Rockefeller (2011) poster

The disappearance of Michael Rockefeller is one of the enduring unsolved mysteries of the 20th Century. In 1961, Michael Rockefeller left on a voyage down the cannibal coast of New Guinea in a trading canoe. Several miles off shore, heavy seas swamped his craft. After a night adrift, Rockefeller set out to swim for the distant shore, leaving his companion with the fateful words: "I think I can make it..." He was never seen again. Or was he?

Director: Fraser Clarke Heston
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Screenplay

Music: Jon Alexi
Production: Agamemnon Films
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Fraser Clarke Heston
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Search for Michael Rockefeller about?
The disappearance of Michael Rockefeller is one of the enduring unsolved mysteries of the 20th Century. In 1961, Michael Rockefeller left on a voyage down the cannibal coast of New Guinea in a trading canoe. Several miles off shore, heavy seas swamped his craft. After a night adrift, Rockefeller set out to swim for the distant shore, leaving his companion with the fateful words: "I think I can make it..." He was never seen again. Or was he?
Who directed The Search for Michael Rockefeller?
The Search for Michael Rockefeller was directed by Fraser Clarke Heston.
How long is The Search for Michael Rockefeller?
The Search for Michael Rockefeller has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Search for Michael Rockefeller?
The Search for Michael Rockefeller is a Documentary film.
Where was The Search for Michael Rockefeller produced?
The Search for Michael Rockefeller was produced in United States of America.