Overview
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.
Frequently Asked Questions & Story Details
Who directed Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole was directed by Robert Day.
Where was Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole produced?
It was produced by companies including Robert Halmi in Canada, United States of America.
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole Ending Explained & Trivia
The ending of Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole wraps up key thematic points regarding its characters. The film showcases excellent use of sound design, writing, and visual effects to create an immersive cinematic environment. For full analysis of ending theories, you can check out our corresponding articles in the Lumaflicks Blog section.
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