Orca(1977)
“Terror just beneath the surface.”
Overview
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
Studio
DDL Cinematografica
Budget
$18M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Richard Harris
as Captain Nolan
Charlotte Rampling
as Rachel Bedford
Will Sampson
as Umilak
Bo Derek
as Annie
Keenan Wynn
as Novak
Robert Carradine
as Ken
Scott Walker
as Al Swain
Peter Hooten
as Paul
Wayne Heffley
as Priest
Vincent Gentile
as Gas Station Attendant
Don 'Red' Barry
as Dock Worker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$18M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
DDL Cinematografica • Famous Films Productions
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Where can I watch Orca?▼
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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 and released in 1977. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Orca?▼
Orca has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Orca?▼
The cast of Orca includes Richard Harris as Captain Nolan, Charlotte Rampling as Rachel Bedford, Will Sampson as Umilak, Bo Derek as Annie, Keenan Wynn as Novak and more.
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