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1973·NR

Tarpon

Documentary52m

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Storyline

The first of the modern fishing films, shot in the wild panorama of 1970s Key West. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era - with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics - are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. Authors, Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison join with legendary flats guides, Woody Sexton, Gil Drake and Steve Huff.

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Details

DirectorsGuy de la Valdene, Christian Odasso

ReleasedJan 1, 1973

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNRUS

Studio

UYA Films

Cast

Richard Brautigan

Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffett

Jim Harrison

Jim Harrison

Thomas McGuane

Where to watch(NG)

Stream

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

Film Movement Plus

Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Apple TV Store

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YouTube

Fandango At Home

Reviews

4 reviews · 3 critics

3 fresh · 0 rotten

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Alan French

RTSunshine State CineplexMay 9, 2025

Tarpon captures a moment in the Florida Keys, while juxtaposing the nature and culture one of Florida’s treasures.

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Christopher Campbell

RTNonfics (Substack)Mar 28, 2025

Even if you don’t care about fishing, it can be appreciated as a film about a place and lifestyle at the ends of America at a bygone time, akin to Les Blank’s docs.

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Dennis Harvey

RT48 HillsMar 27, 2025

It’s just a 54-minute wisp of a movie… but one that may induce a desire to climb into the nearest time machine and never come back.

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Information

Title

Tarpon

Released

Jan 1, 1973

Rated

NR

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

52m

Status

Released

Studio

UYA Films

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