Orca (1977)

Terror just beneath the surface.

Orca (1977) poster

After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.

Director: Michael Anderson
Genre: Horror, Thriller
Runtime: 92 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Ennio Morricone
Cinematography: Ted Moore, J. Barry Herron
Editing: John Bloom, Ralph E. Winters
Production: DDL Cinematografica, Famous Films Productions
Country: Italy, Netherlands
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $15M
Original Language: en

Keywords

ship, whale, marine biologist, fisherman, newfoundland and labrador, miscarriage, killer whale, jaws, animal horror, vengeance, moby dick, orca

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orca about?
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
Who directed Orca?
Orca was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Orca?
Orca stars Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek, Keenan Wynn, Robert Carradine.
How long is Orca?
Orca has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is Orca?
Orca is a Horror, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Orca?
Orca had a budget of $18M.
How much did Orca gross?
Orca grossed $15M worldwide.
Where was Orca produced?
Orca was produced in Italy, Netherlands.