The Cove
“Shallow Water. Deep Secret.”
2009•PG-13•1h 32m•8.0•Released
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.
Director
Louie Psihoyos
Writer
Mark Monroe
Revenue
$1M
Languages
English
Studio
Quickfire Films
Cast
Hayden Panettiere
Self
Joe Chisholm
Self
Mandy-Rae Cruikshank
Self
Charles Hambleton
Self
Simon Hutchins
Self
Kirk Krack
Self
Isabel Lucas
Self
Richard O'Barry
Self
Roger Payne
Self
John Potter
Self
Louie Psihoyos
Self
Production
Company
Quickfire Films
Company
Diamond Docs
Company
SkyFish Films
Company
Oceanic Preservation Society
Company
Participant
Producer
Charles Hambleton
Producer
Olivia Ahnemann
Producer
Paula DuPré Pesmen
Producer
Fisher Stevens
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