Up from the Depths(1979)
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Up from the Depths Synopsis
The staff and vacationers at a first-class resort on the island of Maui are beginning to mysteriously disappear. A biologist believes that an underwater earthquake has caused a giant and very hungry dormant prehistoric fish to be released from its slumber. The fish voraciously helps itself to a tourist buffet. Now it is open season for the local fishermen to find and kill the creature.
Up from the Depths (1979) is a horror film directed by Charles B. Griffith, released on June 1, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Sam Bottoms, Susanne Reed, Virgil Frye and Kedric Wolfe. Viewers rate it 3.7 out of 10 across 35 ratings.
- Director:
- Charles B. Griffith
- Writers:
- Alfred M. Sweeney, Anne Dyer
- Producers:
- Cirio H. Santiago, Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Ricardo Remias
- Composer:
- James Horner
- Production:
- New World Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Up from the Depths (1979) Trailer
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Up from the Depths Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Bottoms
as Greg Oliver
Susanne Reed
as Rachel McNamara
Virgil Frye
as Earl Sullivan
- Kedric Wolfe
Kedric Wolfe
as Oscar Forbes
Charles Howerton
as Dr. David Whiting
- Denise Hayes
Denise Hayes
as Iris Lee
- Chuck Doherty
Chuck Doherty
as Ed Bennett
- Helen McNeely
Helen McNeely
as Louellen Bennett
- Ken Metcalfe
Ken Metcalfe
as Mr. Holland
- Randy Taylor
Randy Taylor
as Jimmy
- Dave D'Martyn
Dave D'Martyn
as Tourist #1
- Clem Persons
Clem Persons
as Maintenance Man (as Clem Parsons)
Key crew
Directed by Charles B. Griffith, written by Alfred M. Sweeney and Anne Dyer, produced by Cirio H. Santiago and Roger Corman.
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Up from the Depths Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.7/10 from 35 ratings.
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Up from the Depths – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Up from the Depths?
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The main cast of Up from the Depths (1979) includes Sam Bottoms, Susanne Reed, Virgil Frye, Kedric Wolfe and Charles Howerton. The film was directed by Charles B. Griffith. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Up from the Depths released?
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Up from the Depths was released on June 1, 1979 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Up from the Depths worth watching?
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Up from the Depths (1979) holds an average rating of 3.7 out of 10 from 35 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 Up from the Depths?
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