“Joe Panther” is a 1976 film portraying the story of a young member of the Seminole Tribe who matures outside the Florida Everglades. Brian Keith, Ricardo Montalban, and Alan Feinstein were among the main actors of the movie. This piece not only lets you discover about the movie and its characters, but also gives you interesting background information and fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Joe Panther” took place at various locations across Florida, USA. The main filming sites included the city of Miami, Miccosukee Village, and Wakulla Springs. The exact dates of filming are not available at this moment. 
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Brian Keith | Capt. Harper |
| Ricardo Montalban | Turtle George |
| Alan Feinstein | Rocky |
| Cliff Osmond | Rance |
| A Martinez | Billy Tiger |
| Ray Tracey | Joe Panther |
| Robert Hoffman | George Harper |
| Gem Thorpe Osceola | Tommy Panther |
| Lois Red Elk | Joe’s Mother |
| Monika Ramirez | Jenny Rainbow |
| Ilse Earl | Woman Tourist |
| Bette Shoor | Tourist |
| principal | |
| Alexander Panas | Mexican Man at houseboat |
| Bobby Tiger | Seminole Man |
| Jimmie Tiger | Asst. Village Co-ordinator |
| Spencer Tiger | Spencer |
| Jonny Jim | Seminole Indian Man |
| Britt Lind | (as Brit Lind) |
| Charles R. McNabb | Man #2 |
| Donna Tiger | Donna |
| Tommy Tiger | Seminole Man |
| Burt Richards | Ships First Mate (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
1. The film was directed by Paul Krasny and written by Zachary Ball and Dale Eunson.
2. The film is about 1 hour 50 minutes long and falls under the genre of drama.
3. It was premiered in October 1976 in the USA.
4. The protagonist of the film, a Seminole Tribe member, sought to enter the establishment (white man’s world). He worked as a crew member on Brian Keith’s fishing boat.
5. Some of the characters in the movie are Captain Harper played by Brian Keith, Turtle George played by Ricardo Montalban, and Rocky played by Alan Feinstein.
6. Some unexpected facts include the involvement of characters like Man #3 (played by Thomas Monahan) and Seminole Man (played by Bobby Tiger and Tommy Tiger).
7. Apart from lead actors, many others contributed to the film’s success, including Donna Tiger, Jonny Jim, Charles R. McNabb, and Burt Richards, who remained uncredited for their roles.
8. The film was based on the novel written by Zachary Ball.
9. Other companies involved in the production of the film include Artists & Creation Associates, National Broadcasting Company (NBC), and Cube International.
10. The film revolves around the protagonist’s encounters with bad guys who try to import illegal immigrants into Florida.
11. The film comes with some powerful taglines like “Every dream has a price…He paid it.”
12. Surprisingly, the film is referred to as “The Monster of Gator Swamp” in the United States and “Joe, cazador de cocodrilos” in Spain.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Miccosuke Village, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 30.5946435
- Longitude: -84.041281
- Place ID: ChIJk8FHuGtP7IgR9t-c83Z_8OU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miccosukee, FL 32309, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Wakulla Springs, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 30.2335355
- Longitude: -84.3051759
- Place ID: ChIJd26Q7mSI7IgRw9ej-u7z8ks
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Wakulla Springs, FL 32327, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
