In Search of the Bowhead Whale
Synopsis
This adventure film features Scott McVay, an authority on whales, and filmmaker Bill Mason. The objective was to film the bowhead, a magnificent inhabitant of the cold Arctic seas brought to the edge of extinction by overfishing. With helicopter and Inuit guide, aqualungs and underwater cameras, the expedition searches out and meets the bowhead and beluga.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Mason
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Mason
- Original Score
- Edd Kalehoff
- Original Title
- In Search of the Bowhead Whale
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 49m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Mason
Bill Mason
Edd Kalehoff
Bill Mason
Bill Brind, Colin Low
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Bill Mason
Writer
Bill Mason
Director
Bill Brind
Producer
Bill Mason
Editor
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What is In Search of the Bowhead Whale about?
This adventure film features Scott McVay, an authority on whales, and filmmaker Bill Mason. The objective was to film the bowhead, a magnificent inhabitant of the cold Arctic seas brought to the edge of extinction by overfishing. With helicopter and Inuit guide, aqualungs and underwater cameras, the expedition searches out and meets the bowhead and beluga.
Who directed In Search of the Bowhead Whale?
In Search of the Bowhead Whale was directed by Bill Mason.
Who stars in In Search of the Bowhead Whale?
The principal cast of In Search of the Bowhead Whale includes Bill Mason, Scott McVay, Jim Quakenbush.
When was In Search of the Bowhead Whale released and how long is it?
In Search of the Bowhead Whale was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 49m.
Who composed the musical score for In Search of the Bowhead Whale?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Search of the Bowhead Whale was composed by Edd Kalehoff.