A group of fishermen, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," go in search of marlin off the California coast. With a fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel.
Sword Fishing (1939) is a documentary film directed by De Leon Anthony, released on October 21, 1939 with a runtime of 10m. It stars Ronald Reagan and Howard Hill. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
Directed by De Leon Anthony, written by De Leon Anthony, produced by Howard Hill.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 12 ratings.
There is some really impressive slo-motion photography in this short documentary narrated by Ronald Reagan, but I really couldn’t help but feel sorry for the marlin! It’s archery champion Howard Hill who is showing off his prowess on a yacht, effortlessly impaling flying fish to be used as bait, and then targeting these 250lb giants of the sea with an arrow adapted to host quite a substantial hook that really gives…
Reviewed on July 27, 2025
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The main cast of Sword Fishing (1939) includes Ronald Reagan and Howard Hill. The film was directed by De Leon Anthony. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sword Fishing was released on October 21, 1939 and runs for 10m.
Sword Fishing (1939) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
