Whale Music
“Love takes you places you never expected to go.”
Synopsis
Shot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music. Richard J. Lewis' exploration of the reclusive musician's efforts to create a piece of music that will summon the whales is a sensory and emotional tour de force. Written by Vancouver Film Festival, Handbook
Top Cast
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Paul Gross
Daniel Howl
Maury Chaykin
Desmond Howl
Jennifer Dale
Fay Ginzburg-Howl
Cynthia Preston
Claire Lowe (as Cyndy Preston)
Kenneth Welsh
Kenneth Sexstone
Blu Mankuma
Mookie Saunders
Alan Jordan
Sal Goneau
Tom Lavin
Monty Mann
Jim Byrnes
Dewey Moore
Deborah Duchêne
Bobby Sue
Paul Quarrington
Pete the Bartender
Janne Mortil
Star
Suzanne Ristic
Monty's Wife
Roman Podhora
Prison Guard
Sherry Wong
Groupie #1
Arlene Warren
Groupie #2
Jacqueline A. Gauthier
Waitress
Stephanie Blumer
Dancer
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$39K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard J. Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Quarrington, Richard J. Lewis
- Original Score
- Rheostatics
- Original Title
- Whale Music
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $39K
- Production Studios
- Alliance Atlantis
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard J. Lewis
Paul Quarrington, Richard J. Lewis
Rheostatics
Vic Sarin
Department Leadership Roster
Richard J. Lewis
Director
Paul Quarrington
Writer
Richard J. Lewis
Writer
Vic Sarin
Director of Photography
Rheostatics
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whale Music
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What is Whale Music about?
Shot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music. Richard J. Lewis' exploration of the reclusive musician's efforts to create a piece of music that will summon the whales is a sensory and emotional tour de force. Written by Vancouver Film Festival, Handbook
Who directed Whale Music?
Whale Music was directed by Richard J. Lewis.
Who stars in Whale Music?
The principal cast of Whale Music includes Paul Gross, Maury Chaykin, Jennifer Dale, Cynthia Preston, Kenneth Welsh.
When was Whale Music released and how long is it?
Whale Music was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Whale Music make at the box office?
Whale Music grossed $39K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Whale Music?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whale Music was composed by Rheostatics.
Is Whale Music based on a book or true story?
Whale Music is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Quarrington".