The Living Sea
Synopsis
The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean.
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The Living Sea (1995) | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-07-16
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87.6M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Greg MacGillivray
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Cahill, Roger Holzberg
- Original Score
- Sting
- Original Title
- The Living Sea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $87.6M
- Production Studios
- MacGillivray Freeman Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Greg MacGillivray
Tim Cahill, Roger Holzberg, Stephen Judson
Sting
Greg MacGillivray, Ron Fricke
Stephen Judson
Greg MacGillivray, David Keighley, Alec Lorimore
Department Leadership Roster
Greg MacGillivray
Director
Greg MacGillivray
Producer
Sting
Original Music Composer
David Keighley
Producer
Thomas A. Walsh
Production Design
Alec Lorimore
Producer
Stephen Judson
Editor
Greg MacGillivray
Director of Photography
Tim Cahill
Screenplay
Roger Holzberg
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Living Sea
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What is The Living Sea about?
The Living Sea celebrates the beauty and power of the ocean as it explores our relationship with this complex and fragile environment. Using beautiful images of unspoiled healthy waters, The Living Sea offers hope for recovery engendered by productive scientific efforts. Oceanographers studying humpback whales, jellyfish, and deep-sea life show us that the more we understand the ocean and its inhabitants, the more we will know how to protect them. The film also highlights the Central Pacific islands of Palau, one of the most spectacular underwater habitats in the world, to show the beauty and potential of a healthy ocean.
Who directed The Living Sea?
The Living Sea was directed by Greg MacGillivray.
Who stars in The Living Sea?
The principal cast of The Living Sea includes Meryl Streep, Judith Connor, Stephanie K. Martin, Marty Thomas, William Hamner.
When was The Living Sea released and how long is it?
The Living Sea was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 39m.
How much did The Living Sea make at the box office?
The Living Sea grossed $87.6M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Living Sea?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Living Sea was composed by Sting.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Living Sea?
The Living Sea holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).