Piranha (1995) Horror Sci-Fi
Piranha (1995) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.35/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.1/10
Piranha Plot Synopsis:
The private investigator Maggie McNamara from Lyon Investigation is hired by the wealthy J.R. Randolph to find his niece that has disappeared with her boyfriend. Maggie seeks out the lonely environmentalist Paul Grogan to help her to look for the teenager. They head to an abandoned army facility and Maggie decides to drain the pools to see whether the body of the girl is there. They are assaulted by a woman with a crowbar but they subdue her. However she escapes and soon they learn that the woman is Dr. Leticia Baines, who is researching a hybrid species of piranha that is capable to survive in fresh and sea waters for military purpose. Further, Maggie has release the piranhas on the river and they are heading to the Lost River Lake Resort. Maggie and Paul inform the corrupt local Sheriff but Randolph tells him to lock them up since he does not want to jeopardize the party he has promoted to his resort.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The private investigator Maggie McNamara from Lyon Investigation is hired by the wealthy J.R. Randolph...
Tagline: Lost River Lake was a thriving resort... Until they discovered...
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Type: MovieYear: 1995 (more 1995 movies)
Production Co.: Concorde/New Horizons Home Video
Language: English
Country: Japan, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Piranha Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 01, 1995, DVD: Oct 22, 1996
Writers: Richard Robinson, John Sayles
Producers: Roger Corman, Mike Elliott, Hisako Tsukuba
Musicians: Christopher Lennertz
Cinematographers: Christopher Baffa
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Piranha (1995) Cast (Click to Expand)
Piranha Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| William Katt | ... | Paul Grogan |
| Alexandra Paul | ... | Maggie McNamara |
| Monte Markham | ... | J.R. Randolph |
| Darleen Carr | ... | Dr. Leticia Baines |
| Mila Kunis | ... | Susie Grogan |
| Soleil Moon Frye | ... | Laura |
| Kehli O''Byrne | ... | Gina Green |
| James Karen | ... | Governor |
| Drancy Jackson | ... | Jimmy |
| Billie Worley | ... | Whitney |
| Shannon Farrara | ... | Darlene |
| Kaz Garas | ... | Sheriff Carl |
| Richard Israel | ... | Dave |
| Lorissa McComas | ... | Barbara |
| Leland Orser | ... | Terry Wechsler |
| James Brodhead | ... | Jack |
| Chelsea Madison-Ciu | ... | Betsy |
| David Parry | ... | Trooper |
| Ben Slack | ... | Earl Lyon |
| Aaron Priceman | ... | Camp Counselor |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- William Katt (b. February 16, 1951) – Paul Grogan
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Bill Katt - Alexandra Paul (b. July 29, 1963) – Maggie McNamara
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Monte Markham (b. June 21, 1935) – J.R. Randolph
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Darleen Carr (b. December 12, 1950) – Dr. Leticia Baines
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Darlene Carr | Darleen Drake - Mila Kunis (b. August 14, 1983) – Susie Grogan
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 4" (1.63 m)
Also known as: CL | Mila Kunas - Soleil Moon Frye (b. August 6, 1976) – Laura
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 1" (1.55 m)
Also known as: Soleil Moon-Frye - Kehli O''Byrne – Gina Green
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Kelly Burns | Kehlis O'Byrne - James Karen, as Governor, passed away at age 94 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Jim Karen - Drancy Jackson – Jimmy
- Billie Worley – Whitney
Also known as: Billie Ray Worley | Billy Worley | Bill Worley - Shannon Farrara – Darlene
- Kaz Garas (b. March 4, 1940) – Sheriff Carl
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: Kazimar Garas - Richard Israel – Dave
Also known as: Ricky Israel - Lorissa McComas, as Barbara, passed away at age 38 in Waverly, Virg.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Lorissa | Lorrisa | Larissa McComas | Larrissa McComas | Lorrissa McComas | Lorissa McComis - Leland Orser (b. August 6, 1960) – Terry Wechsler
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8½" (1.74 m)
Also known as: Lee Orser
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