About this movie
Cook and Peary: The Race to the Pole is an unabashedly biased recreation of the controversy concerning the "conquering" of the North Pole. Robert E. Peary (Rod Steiger), a US Navy commander and shameless self-promoter, sets out through Arctic wastes in 1909 to discover the Pole, an expedition that many others have attempted but failed to complete. His principal rival is Dr. Frederick A. Cook (Richard Chamberlain), who insists that he'd already reached the Pole in 1908. Though the experts (and the US Congress) conclude that Perry was first, public opinion is firmly in Cook's corner--as is this TV movie.
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Quick facts
Year
1983
Runtime
1h 40m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
History, Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Director
Language
EN
Cast
🎭 History
🎭 Adventure
🎭 Drama
🎭 TV Movie
🎬 Robert Day
👤 Richard Chamberlain
👤 Rod Steiger
👤 Diane Venora
expedition
historical figure
north pole
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Questions about Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole
How long is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole has a runtime of 1h 40m (1 hour and 40 minutes).
Who directed Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole was directed by Robert Day and released in 1983.
What genre is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole is a History, Adventure, Drama, TV Movie film (1983).
Who stars in Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
The cast of Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole includes Richard Chamberlain, Rod Steiger, Diane Venora, Michael Gross, Samm-Art Williams.
What is the TMDB rating for Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole has a TMDB rating of 6.0/10 based on 1 votes.
