

IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean
Synopsis
This documentary goes to coral reefs of the Bahamas and the waters of the Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean: wild dolphins and belugas, the love of a Humpback mother for her newborn calf, the singing Humpback males, an orca the mighty King of the ocean, and the gentle manatee. Little-known aspects of these creatures capable of sophisticated communication and social interaction. Documents the life of these graceful, majestic yet endangered sea creatures
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February 15, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.25x
+$1.5M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Jacques Mantello
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Michael Johnson, John Kaylin, Elisabeth Mantello
- Original Score
- Christophe Jacquelin
- Original Title
- IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean
- Country of Origin
- Bahamas, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 42m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Gavin McKinney Underwater Productions, 3D Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Jacques Mantello
Jon Michael Johnson, John Kaylin, Elisabeth Mantello
Christophe Jacquelin
Gavin McKinney
Francois Mantello
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Jacques Mantello
Director
Gavin McKinney
Director of Photography
Christophe Jacquelin
Original Music Composer
Jon Michael Johnson
Writer
Elisabeth Mantello
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean
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What is IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean about?
This documentary goes to coral reefs of the Bahamas and the waters of the Kingdom of Tonga for a close encounter with the surviving tribes of the ocean: wild dolphins and belugas, the love of a Humpback mother for her newborn calf, the singing Humpback males, an orca the mighty King of the ocean, and the gentle manatee. Little-known aspects of these creatures capable of sophisticated communication and social interaction. Documents the life of these graceful, majestic yet endangered sea creatures
Who directed IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean?
IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean was directed by Jean-Jacques Mantello.
Who stars in IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean?
The principal cast of IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean includes Daryl Hannah, Charlotte Rampling.
When was IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean released and how long is it?
IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean?
IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $7.5M at the worldwide box office (1.25 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean?
The original motion picture soundtrack for IMAX Dolphins and Whales: Tribes of the Ocean was composed by Christophe Jacquelin.
















