Tiko and the Shark

1962 1h 35m ★7.5

Tiko and the Shark

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.

Release Date November 17, 1962
Runtime 1h 35m
Country Italy
Language Italian
Director Folco Quilici
Category Adventure, Drama, Romance
Rating 7.5 / 10 (TMDb)
Year 1962
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