Silent Hunter

Name: Silent Hunter
Director: Duncan McLachlan
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 1988-01-01
Cast: Elmon Mhlongo, John Varty

1988 · 52 min · Documentary, TV Movie

Cameraman John Varty spent five years making this documentary about Africa's elusive, silent hunter, the leopard. Included is footage of leopards mating at night, raising a litter of cubs, interacting with hyenas and going for the kill.

Directed by Duncan McLachlan · Written by Brian O'Shaughnessy

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Elmon Mhlongo
John Varty

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2h 12m together

Silent Hunter

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