Plot & Details
Kon-Tiki was the name of a tiny balsa-wood raft, constructed by Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl. It was Heyerdahl's contention that pre-Columbian Polynesian natives had regularly made trips across the ocean in similar rafts. To prove his theory, Heyerdahl set sail in the Kon-Tiki in 1947, successfully completing a 4300-mile journey from Peru to Tahiti. Filmed en route with 16-millimeter camera equipment, Kon Tiki was originally released in Sweden in tandem with the publication of Heyerdahl's book about the expedition. The English-language version, narrated by sportscaster Ben Grauer, was prepared by producer Sol Lesser and distributed by RKO Radio.
- MPAA Rating: Not Yet Rated
- Genre(s): Documentary,Special Interest
- Run Time: 73min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 10/03/2005
- DVD Release Date: 01/02/2001
- Director(s): Thor Heyerdahl
- Starring: Thor Heyerdahl
- Keywords: adventurer,expedition,journey,ocean,rafting,sailing,voyage
- Language: English
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Documentary Feature | Olle Nordemar | Won |
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