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The Cove(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-07-31
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601 Votes
Time: 1h 32m
Shallow Water. Deep Secret.
Overview:
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $1,162,422.00
ProductionCompanies: 
SkyFish Films
Movie: The Cove
Top 10 Billed Cast
Hayden Panettiere
Self
Isabel Lucas
Self
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