Tarka the otter

Adapted from Henry Williamson’s 1927 novel. Traces the life of Tarka from birth through a series of adventures until its eventual confrontation with humans. Narrated by Peter Ustinov.

Credits

production company

Rank Organisation Film Productions

producer/director

David Cobham

Duration

01:28:00:00

Production places

United Kingdom

Production dates

1978

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

325176

Language

English

Audience classification

G

Subject categories

Adaptations

Animals & Wildlife → Animal films

Animals & Wildlife → Otters

Childrens Films

Literature → Children's literature - Film and video adaptations

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United Kingdom, 1978

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