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Whale Music

  • 1994
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
593
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Cynthia Preston in Whale Music (1994)
ComedyDrama

Shot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a ... Read allShot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music. Richard J. Lewis' exploration of the reclusive mus... Read allShot around the breathtaking coastline of B.C.'s Howe Sound, Whale Music is the triumphant adaptation of Paul Quarringaton's Governor General's Award-winning novel about the redemption of a faded rock star through love and music. Richard J. Lewis' exploration of the reclusive musician's efforts to create a piece of music that will summon the whales is a sensory and em... Read all

  • Director
    • Richard J. Lewis
  • Writers
    • Paul Quarrington
    • Richard J. Lewis
  • Stars
    • Maury Chaykin
    • Cynthia Preston
    • Paul Gross
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    593
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Paul Quarrington
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Stars
      • Maury Chaykin
      • Cynthia Preston
      • Paul Gross
    • 15User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 4 nominations

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    Maury Chaykin
    Maury Chaykin
    • Desmond Howl
    Cynthia Preston
    Cynthia Preston
    • Claire Lowe
    • (as Cyndy Preston)
    Paul Gross
    Paul Gross
    • Daniel Howl
    Jennifer Dale
    Jennifer Dale
    • Fay Ginzburg-Howl
    Kenneth Welsh
    Kenneth Welsh
    • Kenneth Sexstone
    Blu Mankuma
    Blu Mankuma
    • Mookie Saunders
    Alan Jordan
    • Sal Goneau
    Tom Lavin
    • Monty Mann
    Jim Byrnes
    Jim Byrnes
    • Dewey Moore
    Deborah Duchene
    Deborah Duchene
    • Bobby Sue
    Paul Quarrington
    • Pete the Bartender
    Janne Mortil
    Janne Mortil
    • Star
    Suzanne Ristic
    • Monty's Wife
    Roman Podhora
    Roman Podhora
    • Prison Guard
    Sherri Wong
    • Groupie
    Arlene Warren
    • Groupie
    Jacqueline A. Gauthier
    • Waitress
    Stephanie Blumer
    • Dancer
    • Director
      • Richard J. Lewis
    • Writers
      • Paul Quarrington
      • Richard J. Lewis
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    • Trivia
      Maury Chaykin won a Gemini for Best Supporting Actor.
    • Quotes

      Fay: This girl looks under age, Des. Could mean prison.

      Desmond: That seems a heavy price to pay for a youthful appearance.

    • Crazy credits
      Disclaimer in end credits: The Mackie 24 Channel 8 Bus Console used by "Desmond" offers full MIDI automation from the computer screen using virtual faders, but is not physically automated as seen in the film.
    • Soundtracks
      Succulent
      Written by Bif Naked and John Dexter
      Performed by Bif Naked
      Published by Tay-Kar Music/John Dexter Music - SOCAN

    User reviews15

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    7/10

    Warning: Do NOT Watch The CBC Version

    Anyone who loves the Rheostatics' music is going to enjoy this film. I have some minor complaints, mainly about pacing and the casting of certain actors (not Maury) who aren't really convincing in their roles, but I don't have time write a detailed review. I just want to warn anyone who has seen this film or plans to watch this film as presented CBC television in Canada: The version that airs are the CBC is like the Reader's Digest version of WHALE MUSIC---don't watch it. It cuts out entire scenes and subplots (if you can them that) from the film. The CBC, which presents most of films untouched, took half the guts out of WHALE MUSIC. I don't know why. It's horrible what they did to the film. Rent the video or watch it in a theatre, but DON'T watch it on CBC television.
    • williamknott
    • Aug 19, 2001
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    • Release date
      • October 6, 1995 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Bálnák zenéje
    • Filming locations
      • Hycroft Mansion, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Alliance Communications Corporation
      • Cape Scott
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $39,129
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 47 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Ultra Stereo

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