Killer Fish (1979) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi
Killer Fish (1979) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Genres Horror, Thriller, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 41m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.39/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.2/10
Killer Fish Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.
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Type: MovieYear: 1979 (more 1979 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 101 minutes / Horror Genres: Creatures
Directors: Antonio Margheriti
Stars: Lee Majors, Karen Black, Margaux Hemingway, Marisa Berenson, James Franciscus … (cast list)
Language: Italian, German, English, PortugueseCountry: Italy, United States, United Kingdom, France
Writers: Michael Rogers
Producers: Enzo Barone, Farrah Fawcett, Lew Grade, Lee Majors, Olivier Perroy, Alex Ponti, Carlo Ponti, Turi Vasile
Editors: Roberto Sterbini
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Killer Fish (1979) Cast (Click to Expand)
Killer Fish Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Lee Majors | ... | Lasky |
| Karen Black | ... | Kate |
| Margaux Hemingway | ... | Gabrielle |
| Marisa Berenson | ... | Ann |
| James Franciscus | ... | Paul Diller |
| Roy Brocksmith | ... | Ollie |
| Dan Pastorini | ... | Hans |
| Frank Pesce | ... | Warren |
| Charles Guardino | ... | Lloyd |
| Anthony Steffen | ... | Max |
| Fábio Sabag | ... | Quintin |
| Jorge Cherques | ... | Police Inspector |
| Chico Arago | ... | Ben |
| Gary Collins | ... | Tom |
| Sônia Oiticica | ... | Nurse |
| Celso Faria | ... | Passenger |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Lee Majors (b. April 23, 1939) – Lasky
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Lee Yeary - Karen Black, as Kate, passed away at age 74 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Caran Black | Karen Ziegler - Margaux Hemingway, as Gabrielle, passed away at age 42 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Margot Hemingway - Marisa Berenson (b. February 15, 1947) – Ann
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Maria Berenson | Marissa Berenson - James Franciscus, as Paul Diller, passed away at age 57 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: James Francicus | Jim Franciscus - Roy Brocksmith, as Ollie, passed away at age 56 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Ray Brocksmith - Dan Pastorini (b. May 26, 1949) – Hans
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Frank Pesce – Warren
Also known as: Franck Pesce | Frank J. Pesce | Frankie Pesce | Frank Pesch - Charles Guardino – Lloyd
- Anthony Steffen, as Max, passed away at age 73 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 2¾" (1.9 m)
Also known as: Antonio De Teffe | Antonio De Teffè | Antony Steffen | Anthony Steffens | Antonio de Teffe | Antonio de Teffè - Fábio Sabag – Quintin
- Jorge Cherques – Police Inspector
- Chico Arago – Ben
- Gary Collins, as Tom, passed away at age 74 in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Gary & Mary Ann - Sônia Oiticica – Nurse
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