Tiko and the Shark (1962)
Filmed in French Polynesia with a Hawaiian cast, the story revolves around the adventures and romances of a young Polynesian boy as he grows up. As a child he raises and trains a baby shark as a pet, which he shares with his island playmate Diana. After a decade the three are reunited, but the world has changed: Tiko and Diana have become adults; the shark has become a dangerous man-eater; and civilization has encroached on the tropical island.
Director: Folco Quilici
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Romance
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: November 17, 1962
Cast
- Al Kauwe - Ti-Koyo
- Marlene Among - Diana
- Dennis Pouira - Ti-Koyo as a Child
- Diane Samsoi - Diana as a Child
Screenplay
Music: Francesco De Masi
Production: PCM
Country: Italy
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Tiko and the Shark about?
- Filmed in French Polynesia with a Hawaiian cast, the story revolves around the adventures and romances of a young Polynesian boy as he grows up. As a child he raises and trains a baby shark as a pet, which he shares with his island playmate Diana. After a decade the three are reunited, but the world has changed: Tiko and Diana have become adults; the shark has become a dangerous man-eater; and civilization has encroached on the tropical island.
- Who directed Tiko and the Shark?
- Tiko and the Shark was directed by Folco Quilici.
- Who stars in Tiko and the Shark?
- Tiko and the Shark stars Al Kauwe, Marlene Among, Dennis Pouira, Diane Samsoi.
- How long is Tiko and the Shark?
- Tiko and the Shark has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Tiko and the Shark?
- Tiko and the Shark is a Adventure, Drama, Romance film.
- Where was Tiko and the Shark produced?
- Tiko and the Shark was produced in Italy.