Cries from the Deep
Les Pièges de la Mer
Synopsis
This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an NFB film crew to explore the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, one of the world's richest fishing areas. They discover shipwrecks, film icebergs and observe beluga whales, humpback whales and harp seals. The film also includes a fascinating sequence showing Calypso divers freeing a calf whale entrapped in a fishing net.
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- Director
- Jacques Gagné
- Screenplay & Story
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau
- Original Score
- François Cousineau
- Original Title
- Les Pièges de la Mer
- Country of Origin
- France, Canada, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Gagné
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
François Cousineau
Albert Falco, Raymond Coll, Bernard Delemotte
Hedwige Bienvenu
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Jacques Bobet
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Writer
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Producer
Hedwige Bienvenu
Editor
Jacques Gagné
Director
Jacques Bobet
Producer
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What is Cries from the Deep about?
This documentary records the journey undertaken by Jacques Cousteau, his 24-member team, and an NFB film crew to explore the Grand Banks of Newfoundland, one of the world's richest fishing areas. They discover shipwrecks, film icebergs and observe beluga whales, humpback whales and harp seals. The film also includes a fascinating sequence showing Calypso divers freeing a calf whale entrapped in a fishing net.
Who directed Cries from the Deep?
Cries from the Deep was directed by Jacques Gagné.
Who stars in Cries from the Deep?
The principal cast of Cries from the Deep includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
When was Cries from the Deep released and how long is it?
Cries from the Deep was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Cries from the Deep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cries from the Deep was composed by François Cousineau.