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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made (1994): Cast

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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made is a 1994 documentary directed by Mika Kaurismäki, starring Jim Jarmusch and Samuel Fuller. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.

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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made (1994) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 15m (75 min)
Director
Mika Kaurismäki
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made About?

The premise of Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made without spoilers.

In 1993 Sam Fuller takes Jim Jarmusch up Brazil’s Araguaia River to Santa Isabel do Morro, the village Zanuck once sent him to scout a jaguar‑hunter story. Fuller brings 1954 footage hoping locals remember him. The town has TVs and houses, yet Karajá culture remains. He screens the film; locals recognize ancestors and thank him for reviving their past.

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Themes & Keywords

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  • culture clash
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  • indigenous
  • film industry
  • movie director
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  • filmmaker
  • memory
  • past
  • tribe
  • amazon river
  • unfinished film
  • based on unfinished work
  • filmmaking
  • native american
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Cast

Jim Jarmusch leads the cast, with Samuel Fuller. Directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

From the director

More from Mika Kaurismäki

More films directed by Mika Kaurismäki, best-rated first: The Girl King, Long Good Thursday, Hassisen Kone 40 Years After and The Grump: In Search of an Escort.

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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made.

TIGRERO: A FILM THAT WAS NEVER MADE Trailer
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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made Also Known As

Also known as “Tigrero, elokuva joka ei valmistunut”.

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  • Tigrero, elokuva joka ei valmistunut

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Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made?

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).

When was Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made released?

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made was released on March 25, 1994.

Who directed Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made?

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made was directed by Mika Kaurismäki.

More films by Mika Kaurismäki

Who is in the cast of Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made?

Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made stars Jim Jarmusch and Samuel Fuller.

Does Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made have a post-credit scene?

No. Tigrero: A Film That Was Never Made has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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