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When the Whales Came
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9786301661782
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
ISBN: 6301661788
Label: 20th Century Fox
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Release Date: May 19, 1993
Running Time: 100 minutes
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: October 20, 1989
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Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - Why no DVD version?
I enjoyed this movie when I saw it years ago. I'd like to see it again, but of course, there is no DVD version available.
Rating:  - Nice to see and hear,but a very incohesive storyline in "Whales"
"When the Whales Came" is an unusual movie in that it is a delight to the eyes and ears, but the screenplay is so chopped that there is little to connect all of the dots.Essentially there is a story of the cursed Samson Island that is introduced at the outset and the people that had to leave it for the island of Bryher due to a curse that was caused when the people killed the whales.The little boy last to leave Samson is the narrator,Mr.Woodcock,who in his later years has become "The Birdman".Then ... Read More
Rating: - Drama Set Against a Natural and Historic Landscape
"When the Whales Came" is a must to see for anyone who likes nature, drama, folklore, history, and anything about Britain. Set on the remote island of Scylla, off Britain, the scenery of rolling water, sandy beaches, blue skies, and lush greenery is spectacular. The background music adds to the drama and sometimes sounds like noise being made by the whales themselves. The characters are lively, natural, and interesting and revolve around a hermit artist, the last surviving person from ... Read More
Rating: - This Is A Must Buy
This movie is truly lovely. I rented it about 3 years ago ( under a different title "When Narwhals Cry") and have been searching for it ( without luck ) ever since. I don't know why the title changed - but I'm delighted to find the movie at last! Anyone with feelings for nature or the sea will love this movie. It will stay with you - like a fond memory of someting you love. Buy this movie - and please discount Leonard Maltin's review - I doubt if he personally watched this movie before ... Read More
Rating: - It's a beautiful film!
The children are charming and wonderful to watch, and their relationships with each other and the old man and endearing. It's a good adventure story, and I'm surprised the official reviews weren't better.
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