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The Sea Around Us
The Sea Around Us

The Sea Around Us

A Thrilling World of Wonders You've Never Seen Before!

Genres

Documentary

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Irwin Allen explores the mysteries of the deep blue sea in this Technicolor documentary. Based on Rachel L. Carson's famous study, this Oscar winning project investigates everything under the sea, from sharks, whales and octopuses to microscopical creatures and their coexistence in this vast underwater world.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

62 mins

Rating

6.2/10

Release Date

30 June 1953

Country

United States of America

Cast

Don Forbes

Don Forbes

Commentator (voice)

Theodore von Eltz

Theodore von Eltz

Commentator (voice) (as Theodor Von Eltz)

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