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.

The Greely Expedition
201154 min
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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.

Top Cast

Michael Murphy

Michael Murphy

Narrator (voice)

Tim Hopper

Tim Hopper

Adolphus Greely (voice)

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