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Tarka the Otter

PG19791h 27mDavid Cobham
IMDb 6.7

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Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

FamilyDramaAdventure
Based On Novel Or BookWildlifeBased On Children's Book1920sOtterDevon

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What is Tarka the Otter (1979) about?

Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

Who stars in Tarka the Otter?

Tarka the Otter stars Peter Ustinov (Narrator (voice)), Peter Bennett (Master of the Hunt), Edward Underdown (Hibbert), Brenda Cavendish (Lucy), John Leeson (Secretary of the Hunt). The film was directed by David Cobham.

How long is Tarka the Otter?

Tarka the Otter has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1979. It is rated PG.

Is Tarka the Otter worth watching?

Tarka the Otter holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Family, Drama, Adventure are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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