Great Barrier Reef 43 years old

Mysterious and only superficially explored by generations of the native Aborigines, Australia's Great Barrier Reef is one of the world's most extraordinary natural life systems. Twelve hundred miles long and made up of coral, it is the Earth's largest structure built by living things, in some places extending 120 miles into the sea. So many varieties of life call the reef home that more than a dozen species can be found within any square meter of its surface. This IMAX film brilliantly captures the visual splendor of this environment with splendid underwater photography typical of the format. Sharks, sea turtles, anemones, and the coral itself are the living subjects of the camera's probing eye. Overall, this documentary is a comprehensive look at this long-studied web of life that leaves a lasting impression of its depth and beauty.

Credits

Great Barrier Reef Cast

Name Character
Philip L. Clarke He was 42, 74 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Rosalind Ayres She was 34, now 77 years old as Narrator (voice)

Great Barrier Reef Crew

Name Department
Mose Richards as Writer. Writing
George Casey as Director. Directing
George Casey as Producer. Production
George Casey as Writer. Writing
Tim Huntley as Editor. He was 41 (now 84) years old Editing
Mal Wolfe as Director of Photography. Camera
Paul Novros as Producer. Production
Mike Day as Executive Producer. He was 3 (now 39) years old Production
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Great Barrier Reef (43 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, January 01, 1981
  • Runtime: 39 minutes