On Top of the Whale
Feb 04, 1982 · 1h 37m
Director
Raúl RuizOverview
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.
Cast of On Top of the Whale
Crew of On Top of the Whale
About On Top of the Whale
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. That language apparently consists of a single word, which therefore means everything.
When was On Top of the Whale released?
On Top of the Whale was released on February 4, 1982.
How long is On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who directed On Top of the Whale?
On Top of the Whale was directed by Raúl Ruiz.
Who is in the cast of On Top of the Whale?
The cast of On Top of the Whale includes Willeke van Ammelrooy (Eve), Jean Badin (Luis), Fernando Bordeu (Narciso), Herbert Curiel (Adam) and Amber De Grau (Eden).