Tarka the Otter 45 years old

Tarka the Otter

Set in the English countryside of the 1920s - when otter hunting was still legal - this film follows the life of Tarka the Otter from his birth into adulthood. We witness his close shaves, and his struggle with a man who tries to keep our furry hero as a pet.

Credits

Tarka the Otter Cast

Name Character
Stanley Lebor He was 45, 80 years old when he died as Farm Labourer
Edward Underdown He was 70, 81 years old when he died as Hibbert
Peter Ustinov He was 58, 82 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)
Peter Bennett He was 62, 72 years old when he died as Master of the Hunt
Reg Lye He was 67, 75 years old when he died as Dairy Farmer

Tarka the Otter Crew

Name Department
Richard Conway as Special Effects. He was 37 (now 82) years old Crew
Steve Downer as Still Photographer. Camera
John McCallum as Director of Photography. He was 29 (59) years old when He died Camera
Norman Smith as Gaffer. He was 56 (85) years old when He died Lighting
Gerald Durrell as Screenplay. He was 54 (70) years old when He died Writing
Tarka the Otter poster
Tarka the Otter (45 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, November 01, 1979
  • Runtime: 87 minutes