The Last Shark (1981) Horror
The Last Shark (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical Mar 05, 1982 (US) | Genres Horror | Runtime 1h 28m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.44/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.3/10
The Last Shark Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: An enormous and angry 35 foot Great White Shark takes revenge on humans when they build a beach just for swimmers by a coastal town. After several shark attacks, and the Mayor does nothing to stop it, James Franisscus and Vic Morrow sail in pursuit to stop it.
Tagline: A quiet, restful summer in the lazy coastal town of Port Harbor is abruptly about to end.
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The Last Shark Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 88 minutes / Genres: Horror
Horror Genres: Creatures
Directors: Enzo G. Castellari
Stars: James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli, Joshua Sinclair, Giancarlo Prete … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Mar 05, 1982Language: English, Italian
Country: Italy, United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Last Shark Release Dates In Theaters: Mar 05, 1982, DVD: Dec 20, 2016
Writers: Ramón Bravo, Vincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi
Producers: Maurizio Amati, Sandro Amati, Edward L. Montoro, Ugo Tucci
Musicians: Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis, Morton Stevens
Cinematographers: Alberto Spagnoli
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The Last Shark (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Last Shark Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| James Franciscus | ... | Peter Benton (as James Francicus) |
| Vic Morrow | ... | Ron Hamer |
| Micaela Pignatelli | ... | Gloria Benton (as Micky Pignatelli) |
| Joshua Sinclair | ... | Mayor William Wells |
| Giancarlo Prete | ... | Bob Martin (as Timothy Brent) |
| Stefania Girolami Goodwin | ... | Jenny Benton (as Stefania Girolami) |
| Gian Marco Lari | ... | |
| Chuck Kaufman | ... | |
| Gail Moore | ... | |
| Joyce Lee | ... | Kelly Michaels |
| Don Devendorf | ... | |
| Bill Eudaly | ... | |
| Bill Starks | ... | |
| Rita Martin | ... | |
| Lance Hilliard | ... | |
| Massimo Vanni | ... | Jimmy (as Max Vanders) |
| Ennio Girolami | ... | Matt Rosen (as Thomas Moore) |
| Alessandro Maspes | ... | (as Alex Maspes) |
| John Morrison | ... | |
| Joseph Oliveira | ... | Beach Goer |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- James Franciscus, as Peter Benton (as James Francicus), 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 - Vic Morrow, as Ron Hamer, passed away at age 53 in Indian Dunes, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Victor Morrow - Micaela Pignatelli (b. March 11, 1945) – Gloria Benton (as Micky Pignatelli)
Sign: Pisces
Also known as: Micaela Pignatelli Cendali | Micaela Cendali | Micaela Cendali Pignatelli | Michela Pignatelli | Micky Pignatelli - Joshua Sinclair (b. May 7, 1953) – Mayor William Wells
Sign: Taurus
Also known as: Gianluigi Loffredo | Gianni Loffredo | Johnny Loffredo | John Loffredo | Johnny Loffrey | John Sinclair - Giancarlo Prete, as Bob Martin (as Timothy Brent), passed away at age 58 in Rome, Lazio, Italy.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Timothy Brent | Jack Garder | Philip Garner | Philippe Garnier - Stefania Girolami Goodwin – Jenny Benton (as Stefania Girolami)
- Gian Marco Lari –
- Chuck Kaufman –
- Gail Moore –
- Joyce Lee – Kelly Michaels
- Don Devendorf (b. February 16, 1944) –
Sign: Aquarius - Bill Eudaly –
- Bill Starks –
- Rita Martin –
- Lance Hilliard –
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