The Tigris Expedition (1979)

The Tigris Expedition (1979) poster

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.

Director: Thor Heyerdahl
Genre: Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date:

Cast

Production: NDR
Country: Germany
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Scuba Diving and Ocean Wonders, Cave Ecosystems: Dark Wonders

Keywords

experiment, exploration, adventurer, sea adventure, thor heyerdahl

More Films by Director: Thor Heyerdahl
More Films in Genre: Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

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 Tigris Expedition stars Thor Heyerdahl, Carlo Mauri, Norman Baker, Norris Brock, Hans Peter Böhn, Germán Carrasco.
How long is The Tigris Expedition?
The Tigris Expedition has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
What genre is The Tigris Expedition?
The Tigris Expedition is a Documentary, Adventure, TV Movie film.
Where was The Tigris Expedition produced?
The Tigris Expedition was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of The Tigris Expedition?
The themes of The Tigris Expedition include: Scuba Diving and Ocean Wonders, Cave Ecosystems: Dark Wonders.