Tiko and the Shark
Ti-Koyo e il suo pescecane
Synopsis
Filmed in French Polynesia with a Hawaiian cast, the story revolves around the adventures and romances of a young Polynesian boy as he grows up. As a child he raises and trains a baby shark as a pet, which he shares with his island playmate Diana. After a decade the three are reunited, but the world has changed: Tiko and Diana have become adults; the shark has become a dangerous man-eater; and civilization has encroached on the tropical island.
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Tiko and the Shark - Ti-Koyo e il suo pescecane 1964
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Folco Quilici
- Screenplay & Story
- Italo Calvino, Ottavio Alessi, Augusto Frassinetti, Folco Quilici, Clement Richer
- Original Score
- Francesco De Masi
- Original Title
- Ti-Koyo e il suo pescecane
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- PCM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Folco Quilici
Italo Calvino, Ottavio Alessi, Augusto Frassinetti, Folco Quilici, Clement Richer
Francesco De Masi
Pier Ludovico Pavoni
Department Leadership Roster
Italo Calvino
Writer
Folco Quilici
Director
Ottavio Alessi
Writer
Augusto Frassinetti
Writer
Folco Quilici
Writer
Francesco De Masi
Original Music Composer
Pier Ludovico Pavoni
Director of Photography
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What is Tiko and the Shark about?
Filmed in French Polynesia with a Hawaiian cast, the story revolves around the adventures and romances of a young Polynesian boy as he grows up. As a child he raises and trains a baby shark as a pet, which he shares with his island playmate Diana. After a decade the three are reunited, but the world has changed: Tiko and Diana have become adults; the shark has become a dangerous man-eater; and civilization has encroached on the tropical island.
Who directed Tiko and the Shark?
Tiko and the Shark was directed by Folco Quilici.
Who stars in Tiko and the Shark?
The principal cast of Tiko and the Shark includes Al Kauwe, Marlene Among, Dennis Pouira, Diane Samsoi.
When was Tiko and the Shark released and how long is it?
Tiko and the Shark was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Tiko and the Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tiko and the Shark was composed by Francesco De Masi.
Is Tiko and the Shark based on a book or true story?
Tiko and the Shark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Clement Richer".