The Last of the Curlews
Synopsis
After being hunted to near-extinction, the last male Eskimo curlew searches for a mate while making the annual migration from the arctic tundra to the nesting grounds in Argentina.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
- Screenplay & Story
- Fred Bodsworth, Jameson Brewer
- Original Score
- Hoyt Curtin
- Original Title
- The Last of the Curlews
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Hanna-Barbera Cartoons
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Hanna, Joseph Barbera
Fred Bodsworth, Jameson Brewer
Hoyt Curtin
Joseph Barbera, William Hanna
Department Leadership Roster
William Hanna
Director
Joseph Barbera
Producer
Joseph Barbera
Director
William Hanna
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last of the Curlews
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What is The Last of the Curlews about?
After being hunted to near-extinction, the last male Eskimo curlew searches for a mate while making the annual migration from the arctic tundra to the nesting grounds in Argentina.
Who directed The Last of the Curlews?
The Last of the Curlews was directed by William Hanna, Joseph Barbera.
Who stars in The Last of the Curlews?
The principal cast of The Last of the Curlews includes Ross Martin, Ginny Tyler, Vincent Van Patten, Lee Vines.
When was The Last of the Curlews released and how long is it?
The Last of the Curlews was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last of the Curlews?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last of the Curlews was composed by Hoyt Curtin.
Is The Last of the Curlews based on a book or true story?
The Last of the Curlews is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Fred Bodsworth".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last of the Curlews?
The Last of the Curlews holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).