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Tadpole and the Whale (1988)

Director: Jean-Claude Lord

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From Time Out Film Guide

Winsome, winning adventure tale from producer Rock Demers, about a young girl, gifted with exceptional hearing, who forms a close relationship with a dolphin named Elvar. The film has a strong educational element: lots of footage of hump-backed whales spouting off the East Canadian coast (and elsewhere), and a marine biologist at hand to explain the science. The adventure seems to consist of characters rushing about everywhere and much falling out of speedboats, followed by lots of affirmative hugging and smiles. An eco-sound kids' movie, with a liberal pinch of sea-salt.

Author: WH 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Time Out Film Guide

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  • tim said...
    Posted on Feb 01 2009 01:57 great movie for the whole family. my kids love it and now have a greater appreciation for animals and wildlife
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Cast & crew

Director: Jean-Claude Lord

Producer: Rock Demers

Cast: Fanny Lauzier, Denis Forest, Marina Orsini, Félix-Antoine Leroux, Jean Lajeunesse full cast

Genre(s): Children's

Duration: 92 mins


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