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The Secret Life of Plants (1979): Cast

The Secret Life of Plants (1979) movie poster

The Secret Life of Plants is a 1979 family documentary directed by Walon Green, starring John Ashley Hamilton, Eartha Robinson and Peter Tompkins. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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The Secret Life of Plants (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Walon Green
Genres
Documentary , Family
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Secret Life of Plants About?

The premise of The Secret Life of Plants without spoilers.

Through stunning time‑lapse photography, the documentary explores plant sentience, suggesting that flora can feel emotions and exchange signals with their environment. Stevie Wonder’s original, haunting score underscores the juxtaposition of beauty and terror found in the hidden lives of plants.

The Secret Life of Plants Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • educational
  • botany
  • sentience
  • dogon
  • science
  • biology
  • tree
  • flower
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Cast & crew

The Secret Life of Plants Cast & Characters

John Ashley Hamilton leads the cast, with Eartha Robinson as Black Orchid and Peter Tompkins. Directed by Walon Green; 5 actors are credited in all.

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The Secret Life of Plants FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Secret Life of Plants, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Secret Life of Plants?

The Secret Life of Plants runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Secret Life of Plants released?

The Secret Life of Plants was released on December 9, 1979.

Who directed The Secret Life of Plants?

The Secret Life of Plants was directed by Walon Green.

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Who is in the cast of The Secret Life of Plants?

The Secret Life of Plants stars John Ashley Hamilton, Eartha Robinson as Black Orchid and Peter Tompkins, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Secret Life of Plants have a post-credit scene?

No. The Secret Life of Plants has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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