Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand (2002)
The discovery of dinosaurs by retired housewife turned scientist Joan Wiffen has cast a new light on the behaviour of dinosaurs during the late cretaceous period, and the puzzle of why dinosaurs, in general, became extinct. This programme tells the remarkable story of Joan Wiffen, who at age 68, went fossil hunting and found New Zealand's first dinosaur bones.
Director: Bryan Bruce
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 46 min
Release Date: June 30, 2002
Cast
- Jonathon Booth - Narrator
- Ken Carpenter - Himself
- Julia Day - Cambridge Scientist
- Joan Wiffen - Archaeologist
Screenplay
Music: Peter Blake
Editing: Bryan Bruce
Production: Discovery
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new zealand, dinosaur
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand about?
- The discovery of dinosaurs by retired housewife turned scientist Joan Wiffen has cast a new light on the behaviour of dinosaurs during the late cretaceous period, and the puzzle of why dinosaurs, in general, became extinct. This programme tells the remarkable story of Joan Wiffen, who at age 68, went fossil hunting and found New Zealand's first dinosaur bones.
- Who directed Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand?
- Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand was directed by Bryan Bruce.
- Who stars in Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand?
- Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand stars Jonathon Booth, Ken Carpenter, Julia Day, Joan Wiffen.
- How long is Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand?
- Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand has a runtime of 46m (46 minutes).
- What genre is Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand?
- Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand is a Documentary film.
- Where was Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand produced?
- Lost Dinosaurs of New Zealand was produced in New Zealand.