"A story so enchanting you'll wish it were real."28 March 1989Drama100 mins
A pair of children befriend an eccentric old man, who lives isolated on the far shore of their island home. But it turns out that the old man knows a terrible secret about the island and the whales who sometimes come. Meanwhile WWI is making life hard in the village.
A tribute to the controversial black activist and leader of the struggle for black liberation. He hit bottom during his imprisonment in the '50s, he became a Black Muslim and then a leader in the Nation of Islam.
Twenty-something Richard travels to Thailand and finds himself in possession of a strange map. Rumours state that it leads to a solitary beach paradise, a tropical bliss - excited and intrigued, he sets out to find it.
In the carefree days before World War I, introverted Austrian author Jules strikes up a friendship with the exuberant Frenchman Jim and both men fall for the impulsive and beautiful Catherine.
Ten strangers are summoned to a remote island and while they are waiting for the mysterious host to appear, a recording levels serious accusations at each of the guests.
On the run and in search of help, two wounded gangsters find refuge in the secluded castle of a feeble man and his wife; however, under the point of a gun, nothing is what it seems.
Mexican beauty Camilla hopes to rise above her station by marrying a wealthy American. That is complicated by meeting Arturo Bandini, a first-generation Italian hoping to land a writing career and a blue-eyed blonde on his arm.
A 14-year-old pursues romance with a man while vacationing with her family in Switzerland.
Alternative movies trailers for When the Whales Came
More movie trailers, teasers, and clips from When the Whales Came:
1989 News Report When The Whales Came
Filmed on Scilly and aired on in 1989 here is a news report on "When The Whales Came". Unfortunately this particular segment of the VHS must have previously ...
Original VHS Opening: When The Whales Came (1989 UK Rental Tape)
1. CBS/Fox Warning scroll 2. CBS/Fox Video logo 3. Cocoon: The Return trailer 4. Cocoon - On Video for £ trailer 5. CBS/Fox All Time Greats promo 6.
When The Whales Came - Christopher Gunning
A cue from Christopher Gunning's wonderful dramatic score to the 1989 film When The Whales Came.
Popular movie trailers from 1989
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Having witnessed his parents' brutal murder as a child, millionaire philanthropist Bruce Wayne fights crime in Gotham City disguised as Batman, a costumed hero who strikes fear into the hearts of villains.
This colorful adventure tells the story of an impetuous mermaid princess named Ariel who falls in love with the very human Prince Eric and puts everything on the line for the chance to be with him.
At the clinic where her boyfriend Katayama, a young genius doctor, is the director, Yoko, a young girl who continues to suffer from eerie nightmares every day, is not getting better despite the care of her sister Sakurako and Katayama's treatment.
