There is some really impressive slo-motion photography in this short documentary narrated by Ronald Reagan, but I really couldn’t help but feel sorry for the marlin! It’s archery champion Howard Hill who is showing off his prowess on a yacht, effortlessly impaling flying fish to be used as bait, and then targeting these 250lb giants of the sea with an arrow adapted to host quite a substantial hook that really gives…
Sword Fishing (1939)
A group of fishermen, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," go in search of marlin off the California coast. With a fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel.
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Ronald Reagan
Narrator (voice)
Howard Hill
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What is Sword Fishing about?
A group of fishermen, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," go in search of marlin off the California coast. With a fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel.
When was Sword Fishing released?
Sword Fishing was released in 1939.
What genres does Sword Fishing belong to?
Sword Fishing is categorised as Documentary.
Who stars in Sword Fishing?
The cast of Sword Fishing includes Ronald Reagan, Howard Hill.