Billion Dollar Fish
“The last Days of the Wild Sturgeon?”
Synopsis
The River Danube is home to a fish that grows larger than the Great White Shark. Although it leads a secretive life, the Beluga Sturgeon – the King of the Danube – produces the most prized food in the whole world. For over 200 million years, the 8-metre long fish had no enemies, and yet today it is on the verge of extinction. Evolution did not prepare the fish for pollution, river regulation and overfishing. Beluga caviar is traded for up to 20,000 dollars per kilogramme. Ironically, the high price of this precious product could save the animals from a premature disappearance from planet earth.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred Schwarzenberger
- Screenplay & Story
- Jeremy Hogarth, Rita Schlamberger
- Original Score
- Alexander Bresgen
- Original Title
- Billion Dollar Fish
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- ScienceVision, Terra Mater Factual Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred Schwarzenberger
Jeremy Hogarth, Rita Schlamberger
Alexander Bresgen
Omer Sacic, Alfred Schwarzenberger
Sabine Holzer, Michael Schlamberger
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred Schwarzenberger
Director
Michael Schlamberger
Producer
Omer Sacic
Editor
Alfred Schwarzenberger
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Frequently Asked Questions About Billion Dollar Fish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Billion Dollar Fish about?
The River Danube is home to a fish that grows larger than the Great White Shark. Although it leads a secretive life, the Beluga Sturgeon – the King of the Danube – produces the most prized food in the whole world. For over 200 million years, the 8-metre long fish had no enemies, and yet today it is on the verge of extinction. Evolution did not prepare the fish for pollution, river regulation and overfishing. Beluga caviar is traded for up to 20,000 dollars per kilogramme. Ironically, the high price of this precious product could save the animals from a premature disappearance from planet earth.
Who directed Billion Dollar Fish?
Billion Dollar Fish was directed by Alfred Schwarzenberger.
Who stars in Billion Dollar Fish?
The principal cast of Billion Dollar Fish includes Otto Clemens.
When was Billion Dollar Fish released and how long is it?
Billion Dollar Fish was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Billion Dollar Fish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Billion Dollar Fish was composed by Alexander Bresgen.
Is Billion Dollar Fish based on a book or true story?
Billion Dollar Fish is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Jeremy Hogarth", Book: "Rita Schlamberger".