Between the Tides movie poster

Between the Tides

August 24, 1958 0h 21m 6.3/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 1958. Between the Tides is a documentary film. directed by Ralph Keene. At just 21 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Stephen Murray

Synopsis

Between the Tides is a 1958 short documentary directed by Ralph Keene for British Transport Films.It is a study of the animal and plant life of Britain's shores. The film show the fascinating and colourful marine life of shoreline and rock pool, filmed in the inter-tidal zone of a typical and attractive rocky shore of southwest England. The amazing diversity of creatures must be seen to be believed; periwinkles, top-shells, starfish and lump suckers, the self-concealing flatfish, the gaper and razor fish and the commuting and breeding seabirds. Beautifully photographed in glorious Technicolor by resident cameraman Ron Craigen, the film was awarded fifteen international film honours, and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 24, 1958 67 years ago
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Runtime 0h 21m 21 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (3 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United Kingdom Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • British Transport Films

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Between the Tides about?

Between the Tides is a 1958 short documentary directed by Ralph Keene for British Transport Films.It is a study of the animal and plant life of Britain's shores. The film show the fascinating and c...

Who directed Between the Tides?

Between the Tides was directed by Ralph Keene.

How long is Between the Tides?

Between the Tides has a runtime of 0 hours and 21 minutes (21 minutes total).

When was Between the Tides released?

Between the Tides was released on August 24, 1958 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Between the Tides?

The main cast of Between the Tides includes Stephen Murray.