Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants(2017)
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants Synopsis
Sir David Attenborough is in the Swiss Jura Mountains to discover the secrets of a giant. Beneath his feet lies a vast network of tunnels and chambers, home to a huge empire of ants. It is believed to be one of the largest animal societies in the world, where over a billion ants from rival colonies live in peace.
Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (2017) is a documentary and tv movie film, released on December 28, 2017 with a runtime of 59m. It stars David Attenborough. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Writers:
- Martin Dohrn, Joe Loncraine, David Attenborough
- Producers:
- Joe Loncraine
- Cinematographer:
- Jack Hynes
- Composer:
- Fraser Purdie
- Production:
- BBC, Terra Mater Factual Studios
- Status:
- Released
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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
written by Martin Dohrn, Joe Loncraine and David Attenborough, produced by Joe Loncraine.
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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 4 ratings.
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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants?
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The main cast of Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (2017) includes David Attenborough. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants released?
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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants was released on December 28, 2017 and runs for 59m.
Is Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants worth watching?
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Attenborough and the Empire of the Ants (2017) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 4 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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