World Without Sun
Le monde sans soleil
“Plunge into astounding true adventure... with Earth's first "oceanauts"!”
Synopsis
Fascinating underwater documentary filmed with hand-held cameras by frogmen and mostly filmed in deep-water seas from within a special designed batiscaff, by the Cousteau family of sea explorers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
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The Cousteau Collection - World Without Sun - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-05-04
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December 22, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques-Yves Cousteau
- Screenplay & Story
- James Dugan, James Schmerer
- Original Title
- Le monde sans soleil
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Requins Associés, Orsay Films, C.E.I.A.P.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
James Dugan, James Schmerer
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques-Yves Cousteau
Director
James Dugan
Writer
James Schmerer
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About World Without Sun
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What is World Without Sun about?
Fascinating underwater documentary filmed with hand-held cameras by frogmen and mostly filmed in deep-water seas from within a special designed batiscaff, by the Cousteau family of sea explorers. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2010.
Who directed World Without Sun?
World Without Sun was directed by Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
Who stars in World Without Sun?
The principal cast of World Without Sun includes Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
When was World Without Sun released and how long is it?
World Without Sun was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.