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The Greely Expedition

The Greely Expedition poster
Director
Rob Rapley
Cast
Michael Murphy as Narrator (voice) Tim Hopper as Adolphus Greely (voice)
Crew
Rob Rapley — Writer
Tagline

In 1881 a 25-man crew sets sail for Lady Franklin Bay with Lt. Adolphus Greely, but three years later only six return.

Synopsis

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.

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