Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef
Synopsis
Mysterious and only superficially explored by generations of the native Aborigines, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most extraordinary natural life systems. Twelve hundred miles long and made up of coral, it is the Earth's largest structure built by living things, in some places extending 120 miles into the sea. So many varieties of life call the reef home that more than a dozen species can be found within any square meter of its surface. This IMAX film brilliantly captures the visual splendor of this environment with splendid underwater photography typical of the format. Sharks, sea turtles, anemones, and the coral itself are the living subjects of the camera's probing eye. Overall, this documentary is a comprehensive look at this long-studied web of life that leaves a lasting impression of its depth and beauty.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 22, 1999
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Casey
- Screenplay & Story
- George Casey, Mose Richards
- Original Title
- The Great Barrier Reef
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Science Museum of Minnesota, Graphic Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Casey
George Casey, Mose Richards
Mal Wolfe
Tim Huntley
Paul Novros, George Casey, Mike Day
Department Leadership Roster
George Casey
Writer
George Casey
Director
Mose Richards
Writer
Paul Novros
Producer
George Casey
Producer
Mal Wolfe
Director of Photography
Tim Huntley
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Great Barrier Reef about?
Mysterious and only superficially explored by generations of the native Aborigines, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most extraordinary natural life systems. Twelve hundred miles long and made up of coral, it is the Earth's largest structure built by living things, in some places extending 120 miles into the sea. So many varieties of life call the reef home that more than a dozen species can be found within any square meter of its surface. This IMAX film brilliantly captures the visual splendor of this environment with splendid underwater photography typical of the format. Sharks, sea turtles, anemones, and the coral itself are the living subjects of the camera's probing eye. Overall, this documentary is a comprehensive look at this long-studied web of life that leaves a lasting impression of its depth and beauty.
Who directed Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef was directed by George Casey.
Who stars in Great Barrier Reef?
The principal cast of Great Barrier Reef includes Rosalind Ayres, Philip L. Clarke.
When was Great Barrier Reef released and how long is it?
Great Barrier Reef was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great Barrier Reef?
Great Barrier Reef holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).