The Hunters
Synopsis
An ethnographic documentary following four Ju/’hoansi (!Kung) men during a multi-day giraffe hunt in the Kalahari Desert, filmed during the Smithsonian–Harvard Peabody expedition of 1952–53.
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March 21, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Marshall, Robert Gardner
- Original Title
- The Hunters
- Country of Origin
- Namibia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Peabody Museum, Film Study Center, Harvard University
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Marshall, Robert Gardner
John Marshall
John Marshall
Department Leadership Roster
John Marshall
Director
John Marshall
Director of Photography
John Marshall
Editor
Robert Gardner
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hunters
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What is The Hunters about?
An ethnographic documentary following four Ju/’hoansi (!Kung) men during a multi-day giraffe hunt in the Kalahari Desert, filmed during the Smithsonian–Harvard Peabody expedition of 1952–53.
Who directed The Hunters?
The Hunters was directed by John Marshall, Robert Gardner.
Who stars in The Hunters?
The principal cast of The Hunters includes John Marshall.
When was The Hunters released and how long is it?
The Hunters was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunters?
The Hunters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).