Tarpon
Synopsis
The first of the modern fishing films, shot in the wild panorama of 1970s Key West. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era - with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics - are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. Authors, Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison join with legendary flats guides, Woody Sexton, Gil Drake and Steve Huff.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guy de la Valdene, Christian Odasso
- Screenplay & Story
- Christian Odasso
- Original Title
- Tarpon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 52m
- Production Studios
- UYA Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guy de la Valdene, Christian Odasso
Christian Odasso
Christian Odasso
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Guy de la Valdene, Lorraine Odasso, Christian Odasso
Department Leadership Roster
Guy de la Valdene
Director
Christian Odasso
Director
Marie-Sophie Dubus
Editor
Christian Odasso
Writer
Guy de la Valdene
Producer
Lorraine Odasso
Producer
Christian Odasso
Producer
Christian Odasso
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tarpon
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What is Tarpon about?
The first of the modern fishing films, shot in the wild panorama of 1970s Key West. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era - with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics - are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. Authors, Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison join with legendary flats guides, Woody Sexton, Gil Drake and Steve Huff.
Who directed Tarpon?
Tarpon was directed by Guy de la Valdene, Christian Odasso.
Who stars in Tarpon?
The principal cast of Tarpon includes Richard Brautigan, Jimmy Buffett, Jim Harrison, Thomas McGuane.
When was Tarpon released and how long is it?
Tarpon was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 52m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tarpon?
Tarpon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).