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Tintin and the Lake of Sharks

1972 · Movie · 81 min · ★ 6.2 · 51% critics

AdventureMysteryFamilyAnimation

A young reporter is asked to protect an inventor whose device can copy any object while they stay in a village near a tense border. When two local children are kidnapped, the mission turns into a race against a ruthless criminal who wants the invention for himself.

Based on Tintin

Also known as The Mystery at Shark Lake

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Details
Original title
Tintin et le lac aux requins
Years
1972
Release date
1972-12-13
Language
French
Runtime
81 min
Critic score
51/100
TMDB rating
6.2/10 (143 votes)
About

You may enjoy this if you like light, old-school animated adventures with clear heroes, villains, and playful danger, especially if Asterix the Gaul or The Man Called Flintstone works for you; Not for you if you want deeper drama or modern animation.

Pros: brisk adventure; family-friendly stakes; classic comic-book feel | Cons: simple story; limited surprises; dated style

Themes

  • reporter

Cast & crew

Directed by Raymond Leblanc