The Secret of the Whales (2010)
German adventure film directed by Philipp Kadelbach
Film facts
- Runtime
- 3h 180 min
- Released
- 3 January 2010
- Language
- German
Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.
The Secret of the Whales has a runtime of 3 hours (180 min). The German film released on 3 January 2010. It is directed by Philipp Kadelbach and stars Veronica Ferres, Christopher Lambert and Mario Adorf.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Philipp Kadelbach
- Cast
- Veronica Ferres, Christopher Lambert, Mario Adorf, Alicia von Rittberg, Fritz Karl, Bruno F. Apitz, Paula Paul, Grant Roa, Clemens Schick, Elena Uhlig, Pavlína Němcová
- Cinematography
- David Slama
- Editing
- Nils Landmark
- Written by
- Richard Reitinger, Natalie Scharf
- Produced by
- Nico Hofmann
Box office, awards and more
- Country
- Germany
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 3 January 2010
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Secret of the Whales?
The Secret of the Whales has a runtime of 3 hours, or 180 min.
When did The Secret of the Whales release?
The Secret of the Whales released on 3 January 2010.
Who directed The Secret of the Whales?
The Secret of the Whales is directed by Philipp Kadelbach.
Who is in the cast of The Secret of the Whales?
The cast of The Secret of the Whales includes Veronica Ferres, Christopher Lambert, Mario Adorf, Alicia von Rittberg, Fritz Karl and Bruno F. Apitz.
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