Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss(1996)
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss Synopsis
Wildlife film about sperm whales, revealing the secret lives led by these often misunderstood ocean giants. Scientists all over the world are now learning about the secret lives of sperm whales, the world's largest hunters that spawned the legendy of Moby Dick. Although Mellville painted them as fearsome beasts of the sea, they are actually shy creatures, and cameraman Rick Rosenthal needed patience and persistence to film them at close quarters. They turn out to be efficient hunters with a close family network involving sophisticated and vocal social lives.
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss (1996) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Rick Rosenthal, released on October 6, 1996 with a runtime of 48m. It stars David Attenborough.
- Director:
- Rick Rosenthal
- Status:
- Released
Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Rick Rosenthal.
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Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss?
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The main cast of Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss (1996) includes David Attenborough. The film was directed by Rick Rosenthal. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss released?
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Sperm Whales: Back from the Abyss was released on October 6, 1996 and runs for 48m.