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Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983)

Movie ★ 6.0 100 min

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.

Robert Day Director I.C. Rapoport Writer

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Quick facts

Released
December 13, 1983
Runtime
100 min
IMDb
tt0085360
Language

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Frequently asked questions

What is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole about?
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.
Who directed Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole was directed by Robert Day.
Who stars in Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole stars Richard Chamberlain, Rod Steiger, Diane Venora, Michael Gross.
When was Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole released?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole is a 1983 history, adventure, drama, tv movie film.
Where can I watch Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
You can watch Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.