The Hunters
Originally released in 1957. The Hunters is a documentary film. directed by John Marshall. At just 72 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Marshall
Synopsis
An ethnographic film that documents the efforts of four !Kung men (also known as Ju/'hoansi or Bushmen) to hunt a giraffe in the Kalahari Desert of Namibia. The footage was shot by John Marshall during a Smithsonian-Harvard Peabody sponsored expedition in 1952–53. In addition to the giraffe hunt, the film shows other aspects of !Kung life at that time, including family relationships, socializing and storytelling, and the hard work of gathering plant foods and hunting for small game.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1957
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 12m
72 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Namibia
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Directors
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Peabody Museum
- Film Study Center
- Harvard University
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Hunters about?
An ethnographic film that documents the efforts of four !Kung men (also known as Ju/'hoansi or Bushmen) to hunt a giraffe in the Kalahari Desert of Namibia. The footage was shot by John Marshall du...
Who directed The Hunters?
The Hunters was directed by John Marshall.
How long is The Hunters?
The Hunters has a runtime of 1 hours and 12 minutes (72 minutes total).
When was The Hunters released?
The Hunters was released on January 1, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Hunters?
The main cast of The Hunters includes John Marshall.