Tarka the Otter (1979)
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.
Top Cast
Peter Ustinov
Narrator (voice)
Peter Bennett
Master of the Hunt
Edward Underdown
Hibbert
Brenda Cavendish
Lucy
John Leeson
Secretary of the Hunt
Reg Lye
Dairy Farmer
George Waring
Farm Labourer
Stanley Lebor
Farm Labourer
Max Faulkner
Ferretter
FAQ about Tarka the Otter
What is Tarka the Otter about?
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.
When was Tarka the Otter released?
Tarka the Otter was released in 1979.
What genres does Tarka the Otter belong to?
Tarka the Otter is categorised as Family, Drama, Adventure.
Who stars in Tarka the Otter?
The cast of Tarka the Otter includes Peter Ustinov, Peter Bennett, Edward Underdown, Brenda Cavendish, John Leeson.