---
title: "Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/cook-peary-the-race-to-the-pole-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315321
imdb_id: "tt0085360"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 1
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/cook-peary-the-race-to-the-pole-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole" (1983).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole
Year: 1983
Release Date (US): 12/13/1983
Genres: History, Adventure, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 40m
Cast: Rod Steiger (Robert E. Peary), Richard Chamberlain (Dr. Frederick A. Cook), Diane Venora.
Plot:
Recreation of the controversy concerning the "conquering" of the North Pole.
Robert E. Peary: US Navy commander, shameless self-promoter. Sets out through Arctic wastes in 1909 to discover the Pole.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook: Principal rival. Insists he reached the Pole

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Cineverse | Fawesome | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Robert Day
- **Networks / Studios**: Halcyon Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Richard Chamberlain** as *Frederick Cook*
- **Rod Steiger** as *Robert E. Peary*
- **Diane Venora** as *Marie Fidele Hunt*
- **Michael Gross** as *James Troth*
- **Samm-Art Williams** as *Matt Henson*
- **Louis Negin** as *Maitre D'*
- **Walter Massey** as *Theodore Roosevelt*
- **Donald Li** as *Etuk*
- **Donald Pilon** as *Robert Bartlett*
- **Timothy Webber** as *Harry Whitney*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole online?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole is currently available to watch or stream on Cineverse, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV, Fawesome. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole worth watching?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging History, Adventure for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole and when was it released?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole?
Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole was directed by Robert Day.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/315321)
- [Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (TV Movie 1983) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0085360/fullcredits/)
- [Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/315321-cook-peary-the-race-to-the-pole/cast)
- [Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) - Full Cast and ...](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/cook-peary-the-race-to-the-pole/1085414/credits/)
- [Cook & Peary: The Race to the Pole (1983) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/cook-and-peary-the-race-to-the-pole/credits)

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