The Reef
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Synopsis
This is the story of the Great Barrier Reef, from man's ancient awareness of it, to his realisation that it is a major world wonder of great value to mankind. Beautiful, dangerous and diverse, the Reef provides escape and recreation, a vast resource and limitless retreat for the fisherman, tourist, adventurer, industrialist, scientist, artist and sportsman. But — a small increment of pollution or a slight deprivation of sunlight may set in motion a chain of events that could precipitate a decline and decay of the Reef on which little coral polyps have been working for some six hundred thousand years.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Heyer
- Original Title
- The Reef
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Heyer
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John Heyer
Director
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What is The Reef about?
This is the story of the Great Barrier Reef, from man's ancient awareness of it, to his realisation that it is a major world wonder of great value to mankind. Beautiful, dangerous and diverse, the Reef provides escape and recreation, a vast resource and limitless retreat for the fisherman, tourist, adventurer, industrialist, scientist, artist and sportsman. But — a small increment of pollution or a slight deprivation of sunlight may set in motion a chain of events that could precipitate a decline and decay of the Reef on which little coral polyps have been working for some six hundred thousand years.
Who directed The Reef?
The Reef was directed by John Heyer.
Who stars in The Reef?
The principal cast of The Reef includes Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
When was The Reef released and how long is it?
The Reef was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.