When the Whales Came (1989) - film review

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When the Whales Came is a British film first released in 1989, directed by Clive Rees. The film is based on a novel by Michael Morpurgo and stars Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, Helen Mirren, Helen Pearce and Max Rennie. Our overall rating for this film is: good.

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Director: Clive Rees
Script: Michael Morpurgo (novel), Michael Morpurgo
Photo: Robert Paynter
Music: Christopher Gunning
Cast: Paul Scofield (The Birdman), David Threlfall (Jack Jenkins), Helen Mirren (Clemmie Jenkins), Helen Pearce (Gracie Jenkins), Max Rennie (Daniel Pender), Jeremy Kemp (Mr. Wellbeloved), John Hallam (Treve Pender), Barbara Ewing (Mary Pender), Dexter Fletcher (Big Tim), Nicholas Jones (Vicar), Joanna Bartholemew (Miss Tregarthen), Barbara Jefford (Auntie Mildred), Irene Wilson (Molly Woodcock), Fergus Rees (The Birdman as a Boy), Kerra Spowart (Margaret Pender), Keith Low (2nd Fisherman), Blue Philpott (Albert Pender), Penny Rogers (Maisie), Frederick Warder (1st Fisherman), Derek Pearce (Fiddle Player), Susan Curnow (1st Fisherwoman), James Stedeford (Big Tim’s Gang member), Paul Thomas (Big Tim’s Gang member), David Sherris (Big Tim’s Gang member), Steven Dan (Watchboy), David Quilter (Mr. Bullhead), David Suchet (Will)
Country: UK
Language: English
Runtime: 100 min

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