Tusks 1988
“Sometimes the most vicious animal in the jungle is man.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- Tara Moore
- Network
- Marquis Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Tusks?
Tusks is a 1988 adventure, thriller, and drama film directed by Tara Moore that has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film features a cast that includes Lucy Gutteridge, Andrew Stevens, John Rhys-Davies, and Julian Glover, with the tagline noting that sometimes the most vicious animal in the jungle is man.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1988
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 29, 1988
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Zimbabwe
- Studios
- Marquis Pictures
- Genres
- Adventure, Thriller, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 3.6/10 from 7 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Marquis Pictures
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Tusks is a 1988 adventure, thriller, and drama film directed by Tara Moore that has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. The film features a cast that includes Lucy Gutteridge, Andrew Stevens, John Rhys-Davies, and Julian Glover, with the tagline noting that sometimes the most vicious animal in the jungle is man. The story centers on Roger Singh, an animal poacher who makes his living off the forbidden ivory trade and harbors hate in his heart and revenge on his mind after a recent stint in prison. Upon his return to poaching, Singh locks horns with a new game warden and former friend named Mark Smith, whose testimony years prior helped put Singh away. An unhinged Singh is also challenged by a female animal conservationist, leading the poacher to snap and decide to kill them both.
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“A gripping exploration of adventure and thriller that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Tusks worth watching?
Tusks holds a community rating of 3.6/10 based on 7 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Adventure, Thriller for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Tusks and when was it released?
Tusks is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.
Who directed Tusks?
Tusks was directed by Tara Moore.
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