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.
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Tiko and the Shark
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Nov 17, 1962
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Adventure, Drama, Romance
User Score
75%
Original Title
Ti-Koyo e il suo pescecane
Production Companies
PCM
Director
Folco Quilici
Description
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.