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Kon-Tiki (1950)

Movie ★ 7.4 58 min

Documentary Adventure

"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east- specifically Peru- rather than from the west (Asia) as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.

Thor Heyerdahl Writer Thor Heyerdahl Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 13, 1950
Runtime
58 min
IMDb
tt0042650
Country
,
Language
Studio
Syncron-film AS,

Themes

Cast

Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl Self Herman Watzinger Self Erik Hesselberg Self Knut Haugland Self Torstein Raaby Self Bengt Danielsson Self Ben Grauer Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Kon-Tiki about?
"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east- specifically Peru- rather than from the west (Asia) as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.
Who directed Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki was directed by Thor Heyerdahl.
Who stars in Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki stars Thor Heyerdahl, Herman Watzinger, Erik Hesselberg, Knut Haugland.
When was Kon-Tiki released?
Kon-Tiki is a 1950 documentary, adventure film.
Where can I watch Kon-Tiki?
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