Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009) Horror Thriller Sci-Fi Action Comedy Adventure
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.20/10
IMDB: ☆ 2.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 1.9/10
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A huge iceberg calves that holds a megalodon (mega shark) and a giant octopus frozen inside it. Deployment of a LFAS (low frequency automatic sonar) unit causes it to shatter. The two behemoths thaw and return to life. The shark terrorizes the California coast while the octopus creates havoc things near Japan. A group of three oceanographers put together a plan to draw the beasts into a trap with pheromones.
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Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2009 (more 2009 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus Release Dates In Theaters: May 26, 2009
Producers: Paul Bales, Anthony Fankhauser, David Michael Latt, David Rimawi
Musicians: Chris Ridenhour
Cinematographers: Alexander Yellen
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Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus (2009) Cast (Click to Expand)
Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Debbie Gibson | ... | Emma MacNeil (as Deborah Gibson) |
| Lorenzo Lamas | ... | Allan Baxter |
| Vic Chao | ... | Seiji Shimada |
| Jonathan Nation | ... | Vince |
| Mark Hengst | ... | Dick Ritchie |
| Michael Teh | ... | Takeo (as Michael The) |
| Chris Haley | ... | Kenji |
| Sean Lawlor | ... | Lamar Sanders |
| Dustin Harnish | ... | Helmsman |
| Dean Kreyling | ... | U.S. Sub Captain |
| Stephen Blackehart | ... | U.S. Sub Sonar Chief |
| Dana DiMatteo | ... | Marine Biologist (as Dana Dimatteo) |
| Myles Cranford | ... | Deputy |
| Dana Healey | ... | Naval Officer |
| John Bolen | ... | Weapons Officer |
| Larry Wang Parrish | ... | Japanese Typhoon Captain (as Larry Parrish) |
| Aki Hiro | ... | Typhoon Navigator |
| Russ Kingston | ... | Admiral Scott |
| Stephanie Gernhauser | ... | Sub Commander (as Stefanie Gernhauser) |
| Cooper Harris | ... | Sonar Tech |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Debbie Gibson (b. August 31, 1970) – Emma MacNeil (as Deborah Gibson)
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Deb | Deborah Gibson - Lorenzo Lamas (b. January 20, 1958) – Allan Baxter
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Lorenzo - Vic Chao – Seiji Shimada
Also known as: Victor Chao - Jonathan Nation – Vince
- Mark Hengst (b. March 7, 1964) – Dick Ritchie
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Michael Teh – Takeo (as Michael The)
- Chris Haley – Kenji
- Sean Lawlor – Lamar Sanders
- Dustin Harnish – Helmsman
Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Dean Kreyling – U.S. Sub Captain
Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Stephen Blackehart (b. December 1, 1967) – U.S. Sub Sonar Chief
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - Dana DiMatteo – Marine Biologist (as Dana Dimatteo)
- Myles Cranford – Deputy
Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m) - Dana Healey – Naval Officer
- John Bolen (b. August 27, 1953) – Weapons Officer
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
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