Silent Hunter
Synopsis
Cameraman John Varty spent five years making this documentary about Africa's elusive, silent hunter, the leopard. Included is footage of leopards mating at night, raising a litter of cubs, interacting with hyenas and going for the kill.
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- Director
- Duncan McLachlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian O'Shaughnessy
- Original Score
- John Varty
- Original Title
- Silent Hunter
- Country of Origin
- South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- Londolozi Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Duncan McLachlan
Brian O'Shaughnessy
John Varty
Duncan McLachlan
John Varty, Dave Varty, Craig Troeberg
Department Leadership Roster
Duncan McLachlan
Director
Brian O'Shaughnessy
Writer
Duncan McLachlan
Editor
John Varty
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Silent Hunter
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Silent Hunter about?
Cameraman John Varty spent five years making this documentary about Africa's elusive, silent hunter, the leopard. Included is footage of leopards mating at night, raising a litter of cubs, interacting with hyenas and going for the kill.
Who directed Silent Hunter?
Silent Hunter was directed by Duncan McLachlan.
Who stars in Silent Hunter?
The principal cast of Silent Hunter includes Elmon Mhlongo, John Varty.
When was Silent Hunter released and how long is it?
Silent Hunter was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Silent Hunter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Silent Hunter was composed by John Varty.