Not great like “Jaws,” but a moving maritime tragedy and, in ways, magnificent
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Orca
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.
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Orca
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Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 22, 1977
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Horror, Thriller
User Score
61%
Original Title
Orca
Production Companies
Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica, Paramount Pictures, Famous Films Productions, Famous Players
Director
Michael Anderson
Budget
$17,500,000
Revenue
$14,717,854
Description
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.
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