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197352 minPGdocumentary

Tarpon

197352 minPGdocumentary

Explore 1970s Key West through vibrant fishing adventures and local tales.

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Christian Odasso,

Guy de la Valdene

Synopsis

Explore 1970s Key West through vibrant fishing adventures and local tales.

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Christian Odassodirector

Guy de la Valdenedirector

Christian Odassowriter

Richard Brautigan

Richard Brautigancast

Jimmy Buffett

Jimmy Buffettcast

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The first of the modern fishing films, shot in the wild panorama of 1970s Key West. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era - with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics - are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. Authors, Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison join with legendary flats guides, Woody Sexton, Gil Drake and Steve Huff.

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