The Cove

The Cove (2009)

12A
23/10/2009 (GB)
Documentary
1h 32m

Shallow Water. Deep Secret.

Overview

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.

  • Louie PsihoyosDirector
  • Mark MonroeWriter
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $1,162,422

Keywords

  • dying and death
  • japan
  • suffering
  • ocean
  • dolphin
  • nationalism
  • whaling
  • expose
  • fishing boat
  • activist
  • cove

Top Billed Cast

Hayden Panettiere

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Joe Chisholm

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Mandy-Rae Cruikshank

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Charles Hambleton

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Simon Hutchins

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Kirk Krack

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Isabel Lucas

Isabel Lucas

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Richard O'Barry

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Roger Payne

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John Potter

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