The Last Shark(1981)
L'ultimo squalo
You're what's for dinner.
The Last Shark Synopsis
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.
The Last Shark (1981) is a horror film directed by Enzo G. Castellari, released on April 2, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli and Joshua Sinclair. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 106 ratings.
- Director:
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Writers:
- Vincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi, Ugo Tucci
- Producers:
- Ugo Tucci, Maurizio Amati
- Cinematographer:
- Alberto Spagnoli
- Composer:
- Guido De Angelis
- Production:
- UTI Produzioni Associate, Horizon Productions, Variety Film
- Budget:
- $450,271
- Status:
- Released
The Last Shark (1981) Trailer
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The Last Shark Cast & Crew
Main 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
Gian Marco Lari
as William “Billy Joe” Wells Jr.
- Gail Moore
Gail Moore
as Secretary
- Joyce Lee
Joyce Lee
as Kelly Michaels
- Don Devendorf
Don Devendorf
as Ned
Bill Eudaly
as Chris Olsen
- Bill Starks
Bill Starks
as Cameraman
Key crew
Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, written by Vincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi and Ugo Tucci, produced by Ugo Tucci and Maurizio Amati.
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The Last Shark Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 106 ratings.
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The Last Shark – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Last Shark online?
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The Last Shark (1981) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Last Shark?
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The main cast of The Last Shark (1981) includes James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli, Joshua Sinclair and Giancarlo Prete. The film was directed by Enzo G. Castellari. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Last Shark released?
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The Last Shark was released on April 2, 1981 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Last Shark worth watching?
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The Last Shark (1981) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 106 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Last Shark?
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Yes. The official The Last Shark trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.