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In Search of the Bowhead Whale

197449mBill Mason
IMDb 7.4

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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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WhaleNature DocumentaryMarine LifeArctic WildlifeArctic

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What is In Search of the Bowhead Whale (1974) 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 stars in In Search of the Bowhead Whale?

In Search of the Bowhead Whale stars Bill Mason (Self), Scott McVay (Self), Jim Quakenbush (Self). The film was directed by Bill Mason.

How long is In Search of the Bowhead Whale?

In Search of the Bowhead Whale has a runtime of 49 min and premiered in 1974.

Is In Search of the Bowhead Whale worth watching?

In Search of the Bowhead Whale holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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