Tadpole and the Whale(1988)
La Grenouille et la Baleine
Tadpole and the Whale Synopsis
The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.
Tadpole and the Whale (1988) is a adventure and family film directed by Jean-Claude Lord, released on June 17, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Fanny Lauzier, Denis Forest, Marina Orsini and Félix-Antoine Leroux. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Jean-Claude Lord
- Writers:
- Jacques Bobet, Lise Thouin, André Melançon
- Producers:
- Rock Demers
- Production:
- Les Productions La Fête, Téléfilm Canada, La Societe Generale du Cinema du Quebec, Vachon, Super Écran, Cinema Plus
- Status:
- Released
Tadpole and the Whale (1988) Trailer
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Tadpole and the Whale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fanny Lauzier
as Daphne
Denis Forest
as Marcel
Marina Orsini
as Julie
- Félix-Antoine Leroux
Félix-Antoine Leroux
as Alexandre
Jean Lajeunesse
as Grand-papa Thomas
Lise Thouin
as Anne
Louise Richer
as La mère
- Thomas Donohue
Thomas Donohue
as Le père
- Pierre-Olivier Gagnon
Pierre-Olivier Gagnon
as Capelan
- Jean-Pierre Leduc
Jean-Pierre Leduc
as Bernard
- Jean Lafontaine
Jean Lafontaine
as Le réalisateur
- Jean Lemire
Jean Lemire
as Le caméraman
Key crew
Directed by Jean-Claude Lord, written by Jacques Bobet, Lise Thouin and André Melançon, produced by Rock Demers.
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Tadpole and the Whale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 9 ratings.
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Tadpole and the Whale – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tadpole and the Whale online?
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Tadpole and the Whale (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Tadpole and the Whale?
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The main cast of Tadpole and the Whale (1988) includes Fanny Lauzier, Denis Forest, Marina Orsini, Félix-Antoine Leroux and Jean Lajeunesse. The film was directed by Jean-Claude Lord. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tadpole and the Whale released?
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Tadpole and the Whale was released on June 17, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Tadpole and the Whale worth watching?
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Tadpole and the Whale (1988) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tadpole and the Whale?
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