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Cast
James Franciscus
as Peter Benton
Vic Morrow
as Ron Hamer
Micaela Pignatelli
as Gloria Benton
Joshua Sinclair
as Mayor William Wells
Giancarlo Prete
as Bob Martin (as Timothy Brent)
Stefania Girolami Goodwin
as Jenny Benton
Gian Marco Lari
as William “Billy Joe” Wells Jr.
Gail Moore
as Secretary
Joyce Lee
as Kelly Michaels
Don Devendorf
as Ned
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1981
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageItalian
CertificationPG
GenresHorror
Votes106
DirectorEnzo G. Castellari
WritersVincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi, Ugo Tucci
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Last Shark
About The Last Shark
When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, The Last Shark leans on a strong ensemble — James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 1981.
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