The Greatest Places(1998)
The Greatest Places Synopsis
A journey to seven of the most geographically dynamic locations on earth. The film features spectacular land forms, diverse wildlife and the people and cultures indigenous to these places. Distinct geographic places include the great island of Madagascar, home to unique limestone pinnacles and the playful lemur; and the greatest desert—the Namib—home of the largest sand dunes in the world that tower majestically over its western border, the Atlantic Ocean. Other locations featured are the great icecap of Greenland, Iguazu Falls in Brazil, the Okavango Delta in Botswana, the Chang Tang Plateau in Tibet, and the Amazon River in South America.
The Greatest Places (1998) is a documentary film directed by Mal Wolfe, released on June 30, 1998 with a runtime of 40m. It stars Avery Brooks. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Mal Wolfe
- Writers:
- Pamela Stacey
- Producers:
- Michael Cook
- Cinematographer:
- Chuck Davis
- Composer:
- Chris Thomas
- Production:
- IMAX
- Status:
- Released
The Greatest Places (1998) Trailer
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Directed by Mal Wolfe, written by Pamela Stacey, produced by Michael Cook.
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The Greatest Places Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Greatest Places – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Greatest Places online?
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The Greatest Places (1998) is available to stream on XLTV Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Greatest Places?
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The main cast of The Greatest Places (1998) includes Avery Brooks. The film was directed by Mal Wolfe. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Greatest Places released?
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The Greatest Places was released on June 30, 1998 and runs for 40m.
Is The Greatest Places worth watching?
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The Greatest Places (1998) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Greatest Places?
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