Sword Fishing

Sword Fishing

1939 · 10 min · ★ 6.1 · Documentary

A group of fishermen, including Howard Hill, "the world's greatest archer," go in search of marlin off the California coast. With a fishing line attached to his arrow, Hill plans to spear the fish, which would then be brought aboard the boat by rod and reel.

Directed by De Leon Anthony · Written by De Leon Anthony

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