Archive for May 31st, 2008

Uppity Mountain Hippies Rejoice

Posted in Accoutrements Collectibles And Antiquities, BWTF Seal Of Approval, Dirty Hippies, Laser Awesomnality, Old Timey News Reel, Revelry, uppity mountain hippy extravaganza on May 31st, 2008 by Salty

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“The 1974 film “Tarpon,” which was shot in Key West, Florida by UYA Films, has been a well guarded cult classic in fly-fishing’s underground. You were the envy of your circle of friends, if you “owned” a bootleg copy or a buddy let you watch his. Now fans everywhere can leap and splash like a tarpon, because UYA Films has just rleased a fully-restored DVD of “Tarpon” commercially.The first of the modern fishing films, “Tarpon” features early guides and anglers as they fly fish for tarpon in the wilderness of the Florida Keys. The film captures the essence of the sport in dramatic footage and in the appearance and commentary of popular authors Thomas McGuane, Jim Harrison and Richard Brautigan. Colorful scenes of Key West from another era—with treasure hunters, smugglers, hippies and eccentrics—are background to stunning cinematography and tarpon fishing at its finest. To top it off, Jimmy Buffet also composed original music for the film.”
-Film description from The Book Mailer

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(Richard Brautigan)

The long rumored cult film “Tarpon” is getting a full US commercial DVD release. Filmed by Guy de la Valdene in 1973, it has footage of the old Keys and Keys Guides Woody Sexton, Steve Huff, and Gil Drake. Plus, the featured anglers are Richard Brautigan, Tom McGuane and Jim Harrison. The original print, which was stored in a French barn for over 30 years, has been completely restored. Order it from The Book Mailer.

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