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193910 minGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Sword Fishing

193910 minGdocumentary

6.1/ 10(12 ratings)• TMDB

Howard Hill hunts marlin with bow and arrow in a thrilling sea quest.

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De Leon Anthony

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Howard Hill hunts marlin with bow and arrow in a thrilling sea quest.

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De Leon Anthonydirector

De Leon Anthonywriter

Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagancast

Howard Hill

Howard Hillcast

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A group of fishermen, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," go in search of marlin off the California coast. With a fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel.

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