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The Search for the Nile

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1971-1971
1 Season
NBC
Action & Adventure, Drama

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The Nile's source was the last great mystery for European explorers in the 19th century. The story of its discovery is one of heroism in the service of faith, greed, and obsession.

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Cast & Crew See All

James Mason

Narrator

Kenneth Haigh

Sir Richard F. Burton

John Quentin

John Hanning Speke

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

The Dream of the Wanderer

Tue, Jan 25, 197260 mins

Where to Watch

Awards

1973 - Golden Globe - Best TV Special - nominated
1972 - BAFTA TV Award - Best Actor - nominated
1972 - Primetime Emmy - Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Docu-Drama - winner
1972 - Primetime Emmy - Special Classification of Outstanding Program and Individual Achievement - Individuals - nominated