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6.3 / 10(148 votes)IMDb19721h 21mFrance, Belgium

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

Tintin et le lac aux requins

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Synopsis

Tintin and Captain Haddock are sent to guard Professor Calculus, who has invented a machine that can duplicate anything, and is staying in a village near the border of Syldavia and Borduria. However, an infamous and ruthless international criminal tries to lure Calculus and Tintin away by kidnapping two children, who live nearby, in order to get his clutches on the machine.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

November 4, 2009

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Raymond Leblanc
Screenplay & Story
Greg
Original Score
François Rauber
Original Title
Tintin et le lac aux requins
Country of Origin
France, Belgium
Spoken Languages
French
Runtime
1h 21m
Production Studios
Raymond Leblanc, Belvision, Dargaud Films, Dargaud Média

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Raymond Leblanc

Screenplay & Story

Greg, Hergé, Eddie Lateste, Rainer Gocksch, Jos Marissen, Jean-Michel Charlier

Original Score & Music

François Rauber

Film Editing

Jean-Pierre Cereghetti

Producers

Eddie Lateste, Raymond Leblanc

Literary Origin & Source Material
Characters:Hergé

Department Leadership Roster

Greg

Greg

Screenplay

Raymond Leblanc

Raymond Leblanc

Director

François Rauber

François Rauber

Original Music Composer

Eddie Lateste

Producer

Jean-Pierre Cereghetti

Editor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)G

General — Suitable for all audiences.

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)TP

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Tintin and the Lake of Sharks.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Tintin and the Lake of Sharks about?

Tintin and Captain Haddock are sent to guard Professor Calculus, who has invented a machine that can duplicate anything, and is staying in a village near the border of Syldavia and Borduria. However, an infamous and ruthless international criminal tries to lure Calculus and Tintin away by kidnapping two children, who live nearby, in order to get his clutches on the machine.

Who directed Tintin and the Lake of Sharks?

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks was directed by Raymond Leblanc.

Who stars in Tintin and the Lake of Sharks?

The principal cast of Tintin and the Lake of Sharks includes Jacques Careuil, Claude Bertrand, Micheline Dax, Serge Nadaud, Guy Piérauld.

When was Tintin and the Lake of Sharks released and how long is it?

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.

Who composed the musical score for Tintin and the Lake of Sharks?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Tintin and the Lake of Sharks was composed by François Rauber.

Is Tintin and the Lake of Sharks based on a book or true story?

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Hergé".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Tintin and the Lake of Sharks?

Tintin and the Lake of Sharks holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP.