---
title: "Tusks"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/tusks-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 225458
imdb_id: "tt0100825"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 3.6
vote_count: 7
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Tusks (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/tusks-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tara Moore
- **Networks / Studios**: Marquis Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Lucy Gutteridge** as *Micah Hill*
- **Andrew Stevens** as *Mark Smith*
- **John Rhys-Davies** as *Roger Singh*
- **Julian Glover** as *Ian Taylor*
- **Wendy Clifford** as *Jane Taylor*
- **Victor Melleney** as *Fred Johnson*
- **David Phetoe** as *Watson*
- **John Rixey Moore** as *John Sterling*
- **James H. Coburn IV** as *Client - Tom*
- **Kathy Kuleya** as *Amanda's Friend*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Tusks online?
Tusks is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Tusks?
Tusks was directed by Tara Moore.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Tusks — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/225458)
- [Tusks (1988)](https://www.themoviedb.org/)
- [Tusks (1988) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0100825/)
- [Tusks - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/tusks/cast/2030133458/)
- [Tusks (1988) Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/tusks/Yuj3uYLsJkrR5whSZpneH3/credits/)
- [Tusks (1988) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/tusks/credits)

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