Blue Water, White Death(1971)
The hunt for the Great White Shark.
Blue Water, White Death Synopsis
Peter Gimbel and a team of photographers set out on an expedition to find and film, for the very first time, Carcharodon carcharias—the Great White Shark. The expedition lasted over nine months and took the team from Durban, South Africa, across the Indian Ocean, and finally to southern Australia.
Blue Water, White Death (1971) is a documentary film directed by Peter Gimbel, released on June 1, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Tom Chapin, Peter Gimbel, Valerie Taylor and Ron Taylor. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Gimbel
- Cinematographer:
- James Lipscomb
- Production:
- Cinema Center Films
- Status:
- Released
Blue Water, White Death (1971) Trailer
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Blue Water, White Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tom Chapin
as Self
- Peter Gimbel
Peter Gimbel
as Self
- Valerie Taylor
Valerie Taylor
as Self
- Ron Taylor
Ron Taylor
as Self
- Phil Clarkson
Phil Clarkson
as Self
- Stuart Cody
Stuart Cody
as Self
- Peter Lake
Peter Lake
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Peter Gimbel.
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Blue Water, White Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 6 ratings.
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Blue Water, White Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Blue Water, White Death online?
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Blue Water, White Death (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Blue Water, White Death?
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The main cast of Blue Water, White Death (1971) includes Tom Chapin, Peter Gimbel, Valerie Taylor, Ron Taylor and Phil Clarkson. The film was directed by Peter Gimbel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Blue Water, White Death released?
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Blue Water, White Death was released on June 1, 1971 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Blue Water, White Death worth watching?
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Blue Water, White Death (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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