Man-Eaters of Kumaon


2h 1986

Brief Synopsis

In the National Geographic Society's first docu-drama, the action focuses on Jim Corbett, an Englishman born in India in 1875. Gaining fame as a hunter of tigers, Corbett becomes interested in conservation and opposes the wanton killing of the animals. Yet he heeds the call from the Indian governmen

Film Details

Also Known As
Man-Eaters of India, National Geographic Explorer (11/30/86)
Genre
Nature
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

In the National Geographic Society's first docu-drama, the action focuses on Jim Corbett, an Englishman born in India in 1875. Gaining fame as a hunter of tigers, Corbett becomes interested in conservation and opposes the wanton killing of the animals. Yet he heeds the call from the Indian government to hunt down those tigers who have become man-eaters because they are too old or crippled to hunt their natural prey.

Film Details

Also Known As
Man-Eaters of India, National Geographic Explorer (11/30/86)
Genre
Nature
Release Date
1986

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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