Earthflight (2013)
Overview
Nature documentary that takes a breathtaking flight on the wings of birds across six continents and experiences some of the world's greatest natural spectacles from a bird's-eye view.
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Additional Info
Budget | $0.00 |
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Revenue | $0.00 |
Original Language | en |
Popularity | 0.552 |
Directed By
John Downer
TOP CAST
David Tennant
Himself - Narrator
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