Thylacine Film (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1933, Thylacine Film is a documentary and history film directed by David Fleay, running about 3 minutes.
What it’s about. The original film of the Tasmanian tiger (also known as the thylacine) was shot by Australian zoologist David Fleay in 1933 on black-and-white film. Recently, this historic footage has been colorized and digitized by a team of international experts. You can watch the remastered footage of the last-known surviving Tasmanian tiger here. The thylacine, which resembled a medium-to-large-sized canid, had dark transverse stripes radiating from the top of its back. Sadly, the last known thylacine died in 1936 at the Hobart Zoo in Tasmania.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Thylacine Film sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thylacine Film page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thylacine Film (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Thylacine Film change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Thylacine Film worth watching?
- Thylacine Film holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Thylacine Film released?
- Thylacine Film was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 3 minutes.