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The Cove

“Shallow Water. Deep Secret.”

★ 8.0 / 10 (705 votes)July 31, 200992 minEN
Documentary

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.

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CINEHOOK / INFORMATION

Movie facts

Release dateJuly 31, 2009
StatusReleased
Runtime92 min
Rating★ 8.0 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue$1,162,422
ProductionQuickfire Films, Diamond Docs, SkyFish Films, Oceanic Preservation Society, Participant
CINEHOOK / STREAMING

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CINEHOOK / CREDITS

Crew

Director

Louie Psihoyos

Writers

Mark Monroe

CINEHOOK / CAST

Cast

Hayden PanettiereHayden PanettiereSelf
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Joe ChisholmSelf
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Mandy-Rae CruikshankSelf
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Charles HambletonSelf
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Simon HutchinsSelf
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Kirk KrackSelf
Isabel LucasIsabel LucasSelf
Richard O'BarryRichard O'BarrySelf
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Roger PayneSelf
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John PotterSelf
Louie PsihoyosLouie PsihoyosSelf
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