Kon-Tiki
"The Amazing Adventure Of Six Men On A Raft Across The Pacific! True! Thrilling!"
Originally released in 1950. Kon-Tiki is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Thor Heyerdahl. At just 58 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Thor Heyerdahl, Herman Watzinger, and Erik Hesselberg
Synopsis
"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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 13, 1950
76 years ago
Runtime
0h 58m
58 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (57 votes)
Language
NO
Original language
Country
Norway
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- NO
Production Companies
- Syncron-film AS
- SF Studios
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 exped...
Who directed Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki was directed by Thor Heyerdahl.
How long is Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki has a runtime of 0 hours and 58 minutes (58 minutes total).
When was Kon-Tiki released?
Kon-Tiki was released on January 13, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kon-Tiki?
The main cast of Kon-Tiki includes Thor Heyerdahl, Herman Watzinger, Erik Hesselberg, Knut Haugland, Torstein Raaby.