Sweet Hunters (1970)

Sweet Hunters (1970) poster

An ornithologist goes on a field trip to a deserted island near the mainland with his wife and small son, and is joined by the wife's sister, who is getting over an abortion; later, an escaped convict is discovered. A situation which may seem naturalistic enough, but the form never is: incidents are isolated, cross-relations are oblique, emotions are unexplained.

Director: Ruy Guerra
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 115 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Carl Orff
Cinematography: Ricardo Aronovich
Editing: Kenout Peltier
Production: General Productions Inc., Général Productions, General Productions LLC
Country: Brazil, France, Panama
Language: English, Português
Original Language: pt

Themes

Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son

Keywords

family

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sweet Hunters about?
An ornithologist goes on a field trip to a deserted island near the mainland with his wife and small son, and is joined by the wife's sister, who is getting over an abortion; later, an escaped convict is discovered. A situation which may seem naturalistic enough, but the form never is: incidents are isolated, cross-relations are oblique, emotions are unexplained.
Who directed Sweet Hunters?
Sweet Hunters was directed by Ruy Guerra.
Who stars in Sweet Hunters?
Sweet Hunters stars Sterling Hayden, Susan Strasberg, Stuart Whitman, Maureen McNalley, Andrew Hayden.
How long is Sweet Hunters?
Sweet Hunters has a runtime of 1h 55m (115 minutes).
What genre is Sweet Hunters?
Sweet Hunters is a Drama film.
Where was Sweet Hunters produced?
Sweet Hunters was produced in Brazil, France, Panama.
What are the themes of Sweet Hunters?
The themes of Sweet Hunters include: Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son.