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Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole

1983·Movie
1h 40min
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2
IMDb6.2

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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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.
Historical ControversyArctic ExplorationBiographical DramaRace to the North PoleExploration MysteryCharacter StudyPeriod PieceTV Movie

Crew

Directed by:
Robert Day
Written by:
I.C. Rapoport
Produced by:
Robert Halmi Jr., Robert Halmi Sr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole legally?

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Is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?

1 h 40 min

Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole runs 1 h 40 min.

Is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?

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