Filmed several years ago in Zimbabwe under the title FIRE IN EDEN, this movie underwent delays and postproduction surgery before limping into the 1990 home-video marketplace as TUSKS. An unsure blend of wildlife conservation drama and revenge thriller, the film features Lucy Gutteridge
as Micah Hill, a famous artist invited to an African nature preserve by park ranger Ian Taylor (Julian Glover). He wants her visit to bring attention to the plight of the elephant herds, which are under constant threat from poachers. Micah imprudently speaks out against Roger Singh (John
Rhys-Davies), a notorious ivory hunter. Fresh out of prison, Singh nurses a grudge against his fo...
Released:
1990
Rated:
R
Length:
99 mins