The Tigris Expedition(1979)
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.
The Tigris Expedition (1979) is a documentary, adventure and tv movie film directed by Thor Heyerdahl, released on April 3, 1979 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Thor Heyerdahl, Carlo Mauri, Norman Baker and Norris Brock. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Thor Heyerdahl
- Production:
- NDR
- Status:
- Released
The Tigris Expedition Cast & Crew
Main cast
Thor Heyerdahl
as Himself
Carlo Mauri
as Himself
- Norman Baker
Norman Baker
as Himself
- Norris Brock
Norris Brock
as Himself
- Hans Peter Böhn
Hans Peter Böhn
as Himself
- Germán Carrasco
Germán Carrasco
as Himself
- Asbjorn Damhus
Asbjorn Damhus
as Himself
- Rashad Nazir Salim
Rashad Nazir Salim
as Himself
Yuri Senkevich
as Self
- Toru Suzuki
Toru Suzuki
as Himself
- Detlef Zoltzek
Detlef Zoltzek
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Thor Heyerdahl.
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The Tigris Expedition Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Tigris Expedition – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Tigris Expedition?
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The main cast of The Tigris Expedition (1979) includes Thor Heyerdahl, Carlo Mauri, Norman Baker, Norris Brock and Hans Peter Böhn. The film was directed by Thor Heyerdahl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tigris Expedition released?
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The Tigris Expedition was released on April 3, 1979 and runs for 2h.
Is The Tigris Expedition worth watching?
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The Tigris Expedition (1979) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, adventure and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.