Attenborough and the Giant Elephant(2017)
The remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant Synopsis
David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo's bones may offer vital clues.
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Stephen Dunleavy, released on December 10, 2017 with a runtime of 58m. It stars David Attenborough. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Stephen Dunleavy
- Producers:
- Sharmila Choudhury, Dugald Maudsley
- Production:
- Humble Bee Films, BBC
- Status:
- Released
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Directed by Stephen Dunleavy, produced by Sharmila Choudhury and Dugald Maudsley.
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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Attenborough and the Giant Elephant?
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The main cast of Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017) includes David Attenborough. The film was directed by Stephen Dunleavy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Attenborough and the Giant Elephant released?
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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant was released on December 10, 2017 and runs for 58m.
Is Attenborough and the Giant Elephant worth watching?
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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant (2017) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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