The Whale's Tooth

1983 0h 46m EN

Drama

Synopsis

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A South Sea islander boy receives his first outrigger canoe and tries to save a sacred talisman that is stolen by enemy warriors. It was prepared for the American television show, but did not air. First aired in Canada on October 22, 1983. It was later shown on The Disney Channel.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Evan Temarii
Tato
Fabian Mathaihau
Ralu Salua
Etau Teraitepo
Ratu Wassili
Don Ho
Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Roy Edward Disney
Writers: Ben Masselink
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 46-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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43 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Roy Edward Disney, shot by Casey Hotchkiss. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Toby Brown shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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ERA

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Evan Temarii and Fabian Mathaihau and Etau Teraitepo carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Roy Edward Disney directs. Casey Hotchkiss behind the camera. Toby Brown cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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1Tight 46-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
243 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Roy Edward Disney, shot by Casey Hotchkiss. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Toby Brown shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Evan Temarii and Fabian Mathaihau and Etau Teraitepo carry the top of the cast.