Jungle misadventure, cannibal tribes, and a reluctant hero collide in Borneo’s wilds.
THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF TENNESSEE BUCK
Headhunters! Cannibals! Killers! And if he survives... love.
A drunken, down-on-his-luck adventurer is hired by a wealthy man and his beautiful wife to take them on a hunting expedition in the jungle. After a while, though, the guide begins to suspect that there's more to the expedition than just hunting.
Quick Answer
The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck is a 1988 Sri Lankan-American action-adventure-comedy-horror film directed by David Keith about an expatriate guide, Tennessee Buck, leading a wealthy couple into the dangers of the Borneo jungle, where they are captured by cannibal headhunters.
Programmer's Pick
Where else do you get cannibal tribes, an alcoholic guide with a heart (and a hangover), and a jungle blood hunt, all played with a wink? Tennessee Buck proves you don’t have to be Indiana Jones to get neck-deep in trouble—or headhunters.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
This 1988 film is notable for being an American-Sri Lankan co-production directed by and starring David Keith, and for its comedic take on traditional adventure film conventions.
Cast & Crew
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The film throws its characters into the clutches of a headhunter tribe, complete with brutal rituals and deadly traditions.
A supposedly simple hunting trip turns into a chaotic jungle survival story with danger lurking around every corner.
Tennessee Buck Malone is a down-on-his-luck, hard-drinking expatriate who brings humor and unpredictability to the adventure.
This isn’t just action: the film fuses comedy, horror, and adventure for a wild ride through uncharted territory—both geographically and tonally.
Scene Gallery
Threat File
Ambushed by cannibal headhunters during a jungle trek
Cannibal headhunter tribe
Captivity, ritual blood hunt, and mortal danger
Borneo jungle and tribal village
Questions from the Vault
Who directed The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck? +
The film was directed by David Keith.
How long is The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck? +
The runtime of The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck is 88 minutes.
What genre is The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck? +
It blends action, adventure, comedy, and horror genres.
Where can I watch The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck? +
You can watch The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck on SassyFlix.
How does Buck gain favor with the cannibal tribe? +
Buck is recognized by the chief's mother as the man who once helped her husband, which earns him some protection due to a sacred amulet gifted for his deeds.