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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.

Top Cast

  • Thor Heyerdahl

    Thor Heyerdahl

    Himself

  • Carlo Mauri

    Carlo Mauri

    Himself

  • Norman Baker

    Norman Baker

    Himself

  • Norris Brock

    Norris Brock

    Himself

  • Hans Peter Böhn

    Hans Peter Böhn

    Himself

  • Germán Carrasco

    Germán Carrasco

    Himself

  • Asbjorn Damhus

    Asbjorn Damhus

    Himself

  • Rashad Nazir Salim

    Rashad Nazir Salim

    Himself

  • Yuri Senkevich

    Yuri Senkevich

    Self

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.

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