Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World(2010)
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World Synopsis
Examine the American whaling industry from its 17th-century origins in drift and shore whaling off the coast of New England and Cape Cod, through the golden age of deep ocean whaling, the tragedy of the Essex, and the career of Moby Dick's Herman Melville, and on to its demise in the decades following the American Civil War.
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World (2010) is a documentary and history film directed by Ric Burns, released on May 10, 2010 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Willem Dafoe, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Hamilton and Vincent Kartheiser. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ric Burns
- Writers:
- Ric Burns
- Production:
- Steeplechase Films
- Status:
- Released
Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willem Dafoe
as Narrator
Robert Sean Leonard
as Herman Melville (voice)
Josh Hamilton
as Owen Chase & Peleg Folger (voice)
Vincent Kartheiser
as Thomas Nickerson (voice)
Callie Thorne
as (voice)
Philip Bosco
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Ric Burns, written by Ric Burns.
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Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World online?
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Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World (2010) is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World?
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The main cast of Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World (2010) includes Willem Dafoe, Robert Sean Leonard, Josh Hamilton, Vincent Kartheiser and Callie Thorne. The film was directed by Ric Burns. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World released?
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Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World was released on May 10, 2010 and runs for 2h.
Is Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World worth watching?
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Into the Deep: America, Whaling & The World (2010) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.