St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea(1982)
Saint-Laurent : Escalier vers la mer
St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea Synopsis
In this spectacular feature-length documentary, oceanographer Jacques Cousteau and an NFB crew sail up the St. Lawrence River to the Great Lakes on board the specially equipped vessel, the Calypso. They explore the countryside from their helicopter and plumb the depths of the waters in their diving saucer. They encounter shipwrecks, the Manicouagan power dam, Niagara Falls, the locks of the St. Lawrence Seaway and an underwater chase with caribou.
St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea (1982) is a documentary film directed by Jacques Gagné, released on October 13, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Georges Wilson. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Jacques Gagné
- Writers:
- Theodore Strauss
- Cinematographer:
- Colin Mounier
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jacques Gagné, written by Theodore Strauss.
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St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea Reviews & Ratings
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St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea?
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The main cast of St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea (1982) includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Georges Wilson. The film was directed by Jacques Gagné. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea released?
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St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea was released on October 13, 1982 and runs for 1h 36m.
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St. Lawrence: Stairway to the Sea (1982) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.