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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (2019): Cast

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time is a 2019 documentary directed by Chad Cohen, starring Lee Pace as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time (2019) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Chad Cohen
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time About?

The premise of When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time without spoilers.

This documentary explores the fascinating evolutionary history of remarkable animals, including crocodiles, birds, whales, and elephants. Renowned scientists embark on a global journey, examining fossil evidence to uncover secrets about how these iconic creatures developed over millions of years. Their discoveries challenge previous understandings of evolution and reveal the incredible journeys these animals have taken through deep time.

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time Themes & Keywords

· 38 tags
  • fossil
  • paleontologist
  • madagascar
  • nile crocodile
  • flooded cave
  • 14 species
  • horned crocodile of madagascar
  • cave diving
  • scuba diving
  • crocodile skull
  • evolutionary tree
  • dna analysis
+26 more
  • triassic period
  • pangea
  • crocodile skeleton
  • poposaurus
  • fern forest
  • mass extinction
  • volcanic eruption
  • jurassic
  • cretaceous
  • patagonia
  • animated sequence
  • asteroid impact
  • climate change
  • shoreline predator
  • bird
  • archaeopteryx
  • deinonychus
  • confuciusornis
  • genome
  • artist's conception
  • ostrich
  • feather
  • beak
  • wing
  • 130 million b.c.
  • 90 million b.c.
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Cast & crew

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time Cast & Characters

Lee Pace plays Narrator in When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time. Directed by Chad Cohen.

From the director

More from Chad Cohen

More films directed by Chad Cohen: Expedition Amelia, Bigger Than T. Rex, The Human Family Tree and National Geographic: Incredible Human Machine.

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “PBS. Когда киты ходили по суше. Путешествие в глубь времен” and “Když velryby ještě chodily”.

Also known as
  • PBS. Когда киты ходили по суше. Путешествие в глубь времен
  • Když velryby ještě chodily
  • 鲸鱼行走的时代:深时之旅
  • La Grande Histoire de l'évolution animale

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When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time, each answered in a sentence.

How long is When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time released?

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time was released on June 19, 2019.

Who directed When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time was directed by Chad Cohen.

More films by Chad Cohen

Who is in the cast of When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time?

When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time stars Lee Pace as Narrator.

Does When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time have a post-credit scene?

No. When Whales Walked: Journeys in Deep Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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