Deep Blue

2003 1h 23m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 91

Documentary

Synopsis

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Deep Blue is a major documentary feature film shot by the BBC Natural History Unit. An epic cinematic rollercoaster ride for all ages, Deep Blue uses amazing footage to tell us the story of our oceans and the life they support.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Michael Gambon
Narrator (voice)
David Attenborough
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Pierce Brosnan
Narrator
Frank Glaubrecht
Narrator
Jacques Perrin
Narrator
Dalik Wollinitz
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alastair Fothergill
Writers: David Attenborough
Languages: English
Countries: Germany, United Kingdom

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Made its money back 3.9× over at the box office.

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ERA

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Released 23 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Germany, United Kingdom.

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WORLD

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alastair Fothergill, shot by Simon King. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Martin Elsbury shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alastair Fothergill directs. Simon King behind the camera. George Fenton scores. Martin Elsbury cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Made its budget back several times over at the box office. Produced in Germany, United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Made its money back 3.9× over at the box office.
3Released 23 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: Germany, United Kingdom.
5Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
6Directed by Alastair Fothergill, shot by Simon King. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Original score by George Fenton. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
8Editor Martin Elsbury shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
9Michael Gambon and David Attenborough and Pierce Brosnan carry the top of the cast.
10IMDB entry: tt0365109 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Only 91 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
12Classified under 11 themes, including "fish", "sea", "diving", "whale".