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The Cove (2009)

PG-13 · 2009-07-31 · 1h 32m · EN
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Shallow Water. Deep Secret.

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

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Mark MonroeWriterLouie PsihoyosDirector
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Joe ChisholmJoe ChisholmHimselfMandy-Rae CruikshankMandy-Rae CruikshankHerselfCharles HambletonCharles HambletonHimselfSimon HutchinsSimon HutchinsHimselfKirk KrackKirk KrackHimselfIsabel LucasIsabel LucasHerselfRichard O'BarryRichard O'BarryHimselfHayden PanettiereHayden PanettiereHerselfRoger PayneRoger PayneHimselfJohn PotterJohn PotterHimselfLouie PsihoyosLouie PsihoyosHimself

Keywords

JapanOceanDying and deathActivistFishing boatSufferingDolphinNationalismWhalingExposéCove

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityJapan · Ocean · Dying And DeathDirector preference257849Actor preference264992 · 264993 · 264994Country preferenceUsDecade preference2000

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What is The Cove about?

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

How long is The Cove?

The Cove has a runtime of 92 minutes.

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