The Golden Seal
Synopsis
A lonely 10-year-old boy living with his parents in a remote coastal part of Alaksa, spontaneously finds a legendary golden seal and her newborn pup. But the greed for her valuable pelt sets off the hunters, including his own father, the local natives, and an ambitious poacher in pursuit the seal. The golden seal and her cub are hunted for a huge bounty on her head and the mythological legend
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The Golden Seal (1983) Roadshow Home Video Australia Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-09-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 12, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Zuniga
- Screenplay & Story
- John Groves
- Original Score
- Dana Kaproff, John Barry
- Original Title
- The Golden Seal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Samuel Goldwyn Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Zuniga
John Groves, James Vance Marshall
Dana Kaproff, John Barry
Eric Saarinen
Robert Q. Lovett
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Zuniga
Director
John Groves
Screenplay
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Dana Kaproff
Original Music Composer
Eric Saarinen
Director of Photography
Robert Q. Lovett
Editor
Douglas Higgins
Production Design
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Seal
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What is The Golden Seal about?
A lonely 10-year-old boy living with his parents in a remote coastal part of Alaksa, spontaneously finds a legendary golden seal and her newborn pup. But the greed for her valuable pelt sets off the hunters, including his own father, the local natives, and an ambitious poacher in pursuit the seal. The golden seal and her cub are hunted for a huge bounty on her head and the mythological legend
Who directed The Golden Seal?
The Golden Seal was directed by Frank Zuniga.
Who stars in The Golden Seal?
The principal cast of The Golden Seal includes Michael Beck, Steve Railsback, Penelope Milford, Torquil Campbell, Seth Sakai.
When was The Golden Seal released and how long is it?
The Golden Seal was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Seal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Seal was composed by Dana Kaproff, John Barry.
Is The Golden Seal based on a book or true story?
The Golden Seal is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Vance Marshall".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Golden Seal?
The Golden Seal holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).