Night of the Sharks(1988)
La notte degli squali
Still waters run deep, dark and deadly.
Night of the Sharks Synopsis
David must fight for his life against the gangsters who killed his brother for a CD filled with proof of their illegal activities. When David gets possession of the CD they go down to Mexico where David lives as a shark hunter. Who will get David first, the gangsters or the shark?
Night of the Sharks (1988) is a horror and action film directed by Tonino Ricci, released on April 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Treat Williams, Janet Ågren, Antonio Fargas and John Steiner. Viewers rate it 3.2 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Tonino Ricci
- Writers:
- Tito Carpi, Tonino Ricci
- Producers:
- Fulvio Lucisano, Nino Segurini
- Cinematographer:
- Giovanni Bergamini
- Production:
- Amanecer Films, Belma Cinematografica, Cinematográfica Jalisco S.A., Italian International Film, Koala Cinematografica, Víctor Films S.A, Motion Picture Corporation of America, RAI
- Status:
- Released
Night of the Sharks (1988) Trailer
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Night of the Sharks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Treat Williams
as David Ziegler
Janet Ågren
as Liz Cloud
Antonio Fargas
as Paco
John Steiner
as Rosentski
Stelio Candelli
as Tony
Christopher Connelly
as Father Mattia
Egidio Termine
Nina Soldano
as Juanita
- Ivano Silvari
Ivano Silvari
Sal Borgese
as Garcia
Carlo Mucari
as James Ziegler
Rinaldo Zamperla
Key crew
Directed by Tonino Ricci, written by Tito Carpi and Tonino Ricci, produced by Fulvio Lucisano and Nino Segurini.
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Night of the Sharks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.2/10 from 15 ratings.
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Night of the Sharks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Night of the Sharks online?
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Night of the Sharks (1988) is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, Bloodstream and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Night of the Sharks?
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The main cast of Night of the Sharks (1988) includes Treat Williams, Janet Ågren, Antonio Fargas, John Steiner and Stelio Candelli. The film was directed by Tonino Ricci. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Night of the Sharks released?
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Night of the Sharks was released on April 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Night of the Sharks worth watching?
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Night of the Sharks (1988) holds an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from 15 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Night of the Sharks?
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