The Greely Expedition

In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return.

Genre : History

Runtime : 54M

Director : Rob Rapley

Synopsis

From PBS and American Experience - Using scientific accounts, diaries, photographs and letters, this film reveals how poor planning, personality clashes, questionable decisions and pure bad luck conspired to turn a noble scientific mission into a human tragedy.

Actors

Tim Hopper
Tim Hopper
Voice of Adolphus Greely
Michael Murphy
Michael Murphy
Narrator

Crews

Rob Rapley
Rob Rapley
Director
Rob Rapley
Rob Rapley
Writer
Joel Goodman
Joel Goodman
Music

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