On Top of the Whale
On Top of the Whale (1982) is a fantasy drama, directed by Raúl Ruiz. It stars Willeke van Ammelrooy and Jean Badin. The 97-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.
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What On Top of the Whale Is About
A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.
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What is On Top of the Whale about?
A parody of anthropology, linguistics, and cultural imperialism. The film follows an unlikely team of linguists into the wilds of an ersatz Patagonia to study the last speakers of a dying language.
Where can I watch On Top of the Whale?
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How long is On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale runs for 97 minutes (1h 37m).
When did On Top of the Whale come out?
On Top of the Whale was released in 1982.
Who directed On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who stars in On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale stars Willeke van Ammelrooy, Jean Badin, Fernando Bordeu, Herbert Curiel.
What is On Top of the Whale's rating?
On Top of the Whale holds 6.9/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.
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