Man-Eating Python
Synopsis
In 2017, Akbar Salubiro set out to harvest palm fruit on the family plantation on the eastern island of Sulawesi. In a startling moment captured in cell phone footage that later went viral, Akbar's body was discovered the next day in the belly of a python.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Beech
- Original Title
- Man-Eating Python
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Release Date
- 25/08/2017
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 41m
- Production Studios
- Icon Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Beech
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Beech
Director
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What is Man-Eating Python about?
In 2017, Akbar Salubiro set out to harvest palm fruit on the family plantation on the eastern island of Sulawesi. In a startling moment captured in cell phone footage that later went viral, Akbar's body was discovered the next day in the belly of a python.
Who directed Man-Eating Python?
Man-Eating Python was directed by Mark Beech.
Who stars in Man-Eating Python?
The principal cast of Man-Eating Python includes Not specified.
When was Man-Eating Python released and how long is it?
Man-Eating Python was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 41m.