Storyline
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.
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Cast & Crew
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Tarka the Otter was released on November 1, 1979.
The runtime of Tarka the Otter is 1h 27m.
Tarka the Otter is a Family, Drama, Adventure movie.
Tarka the Otter has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 on TMDB.
Tarka the Otter is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Tarka the Otter was directed by David Cobham.
The main cast of Tarka the Otter includes Peter Ustinov, Peter Bennett, Edward Underdown.
Tarka the Otter is originally in English.