
Tabu: A Story of the South Seas(1931)
On the South Pacific island of Bora Bora, a young couple's love is threatened when the tribal chief declares the girl a sacred virgin.


A crusty recluse on a Caribbean island who is dedicated to destroying sharks gets involved in a hunt for buried treasure.

Franco Nero
Mike di Donato

Michael Forest
Donovan (as Mike Forrest)

Patricia Rivera
Juanita

Jorge Luke
Acapulco

Enzo G. Castellari
The Killer (as Enzo Girolami)

Rocco Lerro
The Thug

Mirta Miller
Rosy (as Marta Miler)

Eduardo Fajardo
Gómez

Werner Pochath
Ramon (as Werner Pochat)
The Shark Hunter is a adventure, drama film released in 1979 exploring themes of island, shark. Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, it stars Franco Nero, Michael Forest, Patricia Rivera. A crusty recluse on a Caribbean island who is dedicated to destroying sharks gets involved in a hunt for buried treasure.
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