Kon-Tiki
“The Amazing Adventure Of Six Men On A Raft Across The Pacific! True! Thrilling!”
Overview
"Kon-Tiki" was the name of a wooden raft used by six Scandinavian scientists, led by Thor Heyerdahl, to make a 101-day journey from South America to the Polynesian Islands. The purpose of the expedition was to prove Heyerdal's theory that the Polynesian Islands were populated from the east- specifically Peru- rather than from the west (Asia) as had been the theory for hundreds of years. Heyerdahl made a study of the winds and tides in the Pacific, and by simulating conditions as closely as possible to those he theorized the Peruvians encountered, set out on the voyage.
Top-billed cast
- TThor Heyerdahl
- HHerman Watzinger
- EErik Hesselberg
- KKnut Haugland
- TTorstein Raaby
- BBengt Danielsson
- BBen Grauer
Crew
- Director
- Thor Heyerdahl
- Writer
- Thor Heyerdahl
- Producers
- Thor Heyerdahl, Olle Nordemar
- Production
- Syncron-film AS, SF Studios
Frequently asked questions
What is Kon-Tiki rated?
Kon-Tiki has an audience rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 59 votes.
Who directed Kon-Tiki?
Kon-Tiki was directed by Thor Heyerdahl.
When was Kon-Tiki released?
Kon-Tiki was released in 1950.
