Mako: The Jaws of Death(1976)
Filmed without the benefit of cages, mechanical sharks and other protective devices.
Mako: The Jaws of Death Synopsis
A man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. Becoming more and more alienated from normal society, he develops an ability to communicate with sharks telepathically, setting out to destroy anybody who harms sharks. People enter into his strange world to exploit his weird passion, and he uses the animals to gain revenge on anybody who double crosses him.
Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) is a horror and thriller film directed by William Grefé, released on April 15, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Richard Jaeckel, Jennifer Bishop, Buffy Dee and Harold Sakata. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- William Grefé
- Writers:
- Robert W. Morgan, William Grefé
- Producers:
- William Grefé
- Production:
- Universal Majestic, Mako Associates, The Cannon Group
- Status:
- Released
Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) Trailer
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Mako: The Jaws of Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Jaeckel
as Sonny Stein
Jennifer Bishop
as Karen
Buffy Dee
as Barney
Harold Sakata
as Pete
John Davis Chandler
as Charlie
Richard O'Barry
as 1st Patrolman
Luke Halpin
as 3rd Patrolman
Dan Fitzgerald
as Deputy
- Jerry Albert
Jerry Albert
as Mate
- Marcia Knight
Marcia Knight
as Secretary
Herb Goldstein
as Fisherman
Ben Kronen
as Whitney
Key crew
Directed by William Grefé, written by Robert W. Morgan and William Grefé, produced by William Grefé.
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Mako: The Jaws of Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 22 ratings.
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Mako: The Jaws of Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mako: The Jaws of Death online?
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Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) is available to stream on ARROW, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Mako: The Jaws of Death?
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The main cast of Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) includes Richard Jaeckel, Jennifer Bishop, Buffy Dee, Harold Sakata and John Davis Chandler. The film was directed by William Grefé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mako: The Jaws of Death released?
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Mako: The Jaws of Death was released on April 15, 1976 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Mako: The Jaws of Death worth watching?
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Mako: The Jaws of Death (1976) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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