Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
“The remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant”
Synopsis
David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo's bones may offer vital clues.
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Attenborough and the Giant Elephant: Trailer - BBC OneOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-01
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Dunleavy
- Original Title
- Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Humble Bee Films, BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Dunleavy
Nigel Buck
Sharmila Choudhury, Dugald Maudsley
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Stephen Dunleavy
Director
Sharmila Choudhury
Producer
Dugald Maudsley
Producer
Nigel Buck
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What is Attenborough and the Giant Elephant about?
David Attenborough investigates the remarkable life and death of Jumbo the elephant - a celebrity animal superstar whose story is said to have inspired the movie Dumbo. Attenborough joins a team of scientists and conservationists to unravel the complex and mysterious story of this large African elephant - an elephant many believed to be the biggest in the world. With unique access to Jumbo's skeleton at the American Museum of Natural History, the team work together to separate myth from reality. How big was Jumbo really? How was he treated in captivity? And how did he die? Jumbo's bones may offer vital clues.
Who directed Attenborough and the Giant Elephant?
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant was directed by Stephen Dunleavy.
Who stars in Attenborough and the Giant Elephant?
The principal cast of Attenborough and the Giant Elephant includes David Attenborough.
When was Attenborough and the Giant Elephant released and how long is it?
Attenborough and the Giant Elephant was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 58m.