When the Whales Came (1989)
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In this English drama, set during World War I, a strange, deaf man, known to all as "The Birdman" (Paul Scofield), must enlist the help of young Daniel Pender (Max Rennie) and Gracie Jenkins (Helen Pearce) to prevent the narwhal whales from suffering abuse at the hands of the local islanders. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Starring:
- Paul Scofield, David Threlfall, (more)
- Director(s):
- Clive Rees
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG
Synopsis of When the Whales Came
In this English drama, set during World War I, a strange, deaf man, known to all as "The Birdman" (Paul Scofield), must enlist the help of young Daniel Pender (Max Rennie) and Gracie Jenkins (Helen Pearce) to prevent the narwhal whales from suffering abuse at the hands of the local islanders. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
Complete Cast of When the Whales Came
- Paul Scofield - The Birdman
- Helen Mirren - Clemmie Jenkins
- Helen Pearce - Gracie Jenkins
- Max Rennie - Daniel Pender
- Barbara Ewing - Mary Pender
- Nicholas Jones - Vicar
- Barbara Jefford - Auntie Mildred
- Derek Pearce - Fiddle Player
- David Sherris - Big Tim's Gang member
- James Stedeford - Big Tim's Gang member
- Penny Rogers - Maisie
- Keith Low - Fisherman
- David Quilter - Mr. Bullhead
- Paul Thomas - Big Tim's Gang
- David Threlfall - Jack Jenkins
- David Suchet - Will
- Jeremy Kemp - Mr. Wellbeloved
- John Hallam - Treve Pender
- Dexter Fletcher - Big Tim
- Joanna Bartholomew - Miss Tregarthen
- Stephen Dan - Watchboy
- Fergus Rees - Birdman as a Boy
- Irene Wilson - Molly Woodcock
- Kerra Spowart - Margaret Pender
- Blue Philpott - Albert Pender
- Susan Curnow - Fisherwoman
- Frederick Warder - Fisherman
- Director(s):
- Clive Rees
- Writer(s):
- Michael Morpurgo
- Producer(s):
- Simon Channing-Williams
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- PG(Adult Situations, Suitable for Children)
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