Piranha(1978)
“A hideous death lurked unseen in the river...”
Overview
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Director
Joe Dante
Studio
New World Pictures
Budget
$660K
Revenue
$16M
Cast
Bradford Dillman
as Paul Grogan
Heather Menzies
as Maggie McKeown
Kevin McCarthy
as Dr. Robert Hoak
Keenan Wynn
as Jack
Dick Miller
as Buck Gardner
Barbara Steele
as Dr. Mengers
Belinda Balaski
as Betsy
Melody Thomas Scott
as Laura Dickinson
Bruce Gordon
as Colonel Waxman
Barry Brown
as Trooper
Paul Bartel
as Mr. Dumont
Shannon Collins
as Suzie Grogan
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$660K
Box Office
$16M
Production Companies
New World Pictures • Chako Film Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Piranha?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Piranha (1978).
What is Piranha about?▼
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Who directed Piranha?▼
Piranha was directed by Joe Dante and released in 1978. It is a horror, science fiction, comedy film.
How long is Piranha?▼
Piranha has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Piranha?▼
The cast of Piranha includes Bradford Dillman as Paul Grogan, Heather Menzies as Maggie McKeown, Kevin McCarthy as Dr. Robert Hoak, Keenan Wynn as Jack, Dick Miller as Buck Gardner and more.
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