CinemaOSMovie · 2009 · 1h 32m · PG-13
The Cove

Shallow Water. Deep Secret.

80%(702)IMDbDocumentary

The Cove tells the amazing true story of how an elite team of individuals, films makers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to penetrate the hidden cove in Japan, shining light on a dark and deadly secret. The shocking discoveries were only the tip of the iceberg.

Directed byLouie Psihoyos

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
EN
Released
July 31, 2009
Revenue
$1,162,422
Studios
Quickfire FilmsDiamond DocsOceanic Preservation Society

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1 video
Official US Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Hayden Panettiere

Hayden Panettiere

Self

Joe Chisholm

Self

Mandy-Rae Cruikshank

Self

Charles Hambleton

Self

Simon Hutchins

Self

Kirk Krack

Self

Isabel Lucas

Isabel Lucas

Self

Richard O'Barry

Richard O'Barry

Self

Roger Payne

Self

John Potter

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Louie Psihoyos
Louie Psihoyos
Written by
Mark Monroe
Mark Monroe
Produced by
Charles Hambleton
Olivia Ahnemann

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