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Tadpole and the Whale

TV-G1h 32m1988Jean-Claude Lord
IMDb: 6.3/10
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The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.

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WhaleDolphinHuman Animal Relationship

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What is Tadpole and the Whale (1988) about?

The adventures of Elvira, a 12-year-old girl obsessed with the sea who develops the ability to breathe underwater. Elvira and her dolphin friend Elvar meet a friendly whale, among other creatures, while back on land all is not as it should be.

Who stars in Tadpole and the Whale?

Tadpole and the Whale stars Fanny Lauzier (Daphne), Denis Forest (Marcel), Marina Orsini (Julie), Félix-Antoine Leroux (Alexandre), Jean Lajeunesse (Grand-papa Thomas). The film was directed by Jean-Claude Lord.

How long is Tadpole and the Whale?

Tadpole and the Whale has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated TV-G.

Is Tadpole and the Whale worth watching?

Tadpole and the Whale holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Adventure, Family, Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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