Crocodile Hunters
Synopsis
In the estuaries and lagoons of the Northern Territory, freshwater and saltwater crocodile are hunted for their hides by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous hunters. This film shows Aboriginal people using age-old hunting techniques to land crocs either for food or for skins. The methods employed by the professional hunters, who earn as much as 3000 pounds during the season, are also depicted, followed by a brief look at how the hides are skinned and prepared before being transported to the leather factories of Sydney and Melbourne.
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- Director
- Lee Robinson
- Original Score
- Willy Redstone
- Original Title
- Crocodile Hunters
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 11m
- Production Studios
- Australian National Film Board
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Robinson
Willy Redstone
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Robinson
Director
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What is Crocodile Hunters about?
In the estuaries and lagoons of the Northern Territory, freshwater and saltwater crocodile are hunted for their hides by both Indigenous and non-Indigenous hunters. This film shows Aboriginal people using age-old hunting techniques to land crocs either for food or for skins. The methods employed by the professional hunters, who earn as much as 3000 pounds during the season, are also depicted, followed by a brief look at how the hides are skinned and prepared before being transported to the leather factories of Sydney and Melbourne.
Who directed Crocodile Hunters?
Crocodile Hunters was directed by Lee Robinson.
Who stars in Crocodile Hunters?
The principal cast of Crocodile Hunters includes Harold Gray.
When was Crocodile Hunters released and how long is it?
Crocodile Hunters was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Crocodile Hunters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Crocodile Hunters was composed by Willy Redstone.