Tarka the Otter(1979)
Tarka the Otter Synopsis
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.
Tarka the Otter (1979) is a family, drama and adventure film directed by David Cobham, released on November 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Peter Ustinov, Peter Bennett, Edward Underdown and Brenda Cavendish. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- David Cobham
- Writers:
- Gerald Durrell, David Cobham, Henry Williamson
- Producers:
- David Cobham
- Cinematographer:
- John McCallum
- Composer:
- David Fanshawe
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
Tarka the Otter (1979) Trailer
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Tarka the Otter Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Ustinov
as Narrator (voice)
- Peter Bennett
Peter Bennett
as Master of the Hunt
Edward Underdown
as Hibbert
- Brenda Cavendish
Brenda Cavendish
as Lucy
John Leeson
as Secretary of the Hunt
Reg Lye
as Dairy Farmer
- George Waring
George Waring
as Farm Labourer
Stanley Lebor
as Farm Labourer
Max Faulkner
as Ferretter
Key crew
Directed by David Cobham, written by Gerald Durrell, David Cobham and Henry Williamson, produced by David Cobham.
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Tarka the Otter Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 13 ratings.
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Tarka the Otter – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tarka the Otter online?
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Tarka the Otter (1979) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tarka the Otter?
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The main cast of Tarka the Otter (1979) includes Peter Ustinov, Peter Bennett, Edward Underdown, Brenda Cavendish and John Leeson. The film was directed by David Cobham. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tarka the Otter released?
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Tarka the Otter was released on November 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Tarka the Otter worth watching?
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Tarka the Otter (1979) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tarka the Otter?
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