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.

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Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: January 31, 2011
Original language: English
Cast: Michael Murphy,Tim Hopper
Director: Rob Rapley
Writer: Rob Rapley
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt1782253