Killer Shark
Synopsis
A college student takes a break and goes out to sea with his father, the captain of a shark-hunting boat. When his inexperience results in an accident in which his father and a crewman are badly injured, he tries to make up for it by rounding up another crew and going back out on the hunt. However, things don't turn out quite the way he planned.
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Roddy McDowall
Ted White
Laurette Luez
Maria
Roland Winters
Jeffrey White
Edward Norris
Ramon
Rick Vallin
Joe
Douglas Fowley
Louie Bracado
Nacho Galindo
Maestro
Ralf Harolde
Slattery
Dickie Moore
Jonesy
Ted Hecht
Gano
Charles Lang
Mack McCann
Robert Espinoza
Pinon
John Sebastian
Tony
Tom Coleman
Julian Rivero
George Slocum
Frank Sully
Ken Terrell
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 19, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Lang
- Original Score
- Edward J. Kay
- Original Title
- Killer Shark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 16m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Charles Lang
Edward J. Kay
William A. Sickner
Ace Herman
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Charles Lang
Screenplay
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Edward J. Kay
Original Music Composer
William A. Sickner
Director of Photography
Ace Herman
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Killer Shark
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What is Killer Shark about?
A college student takes a break and goes out to sea with his father, the captain of a shark-hunting boat. When his inexperience results in an accident in which his father and a crewman are badly injured, he tries to make up for it by rounding up another crew and going back out on the hunt. However, things don't turn out quite the way he planned.
Who directed Killer Shark?
Killer Shark was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Killer Shark?
The principal cast of Killer Shark includes Roddy McDowall, Laurette Luez, Roland Winters, Edward Norris, Rick Vallin.
When was Killer Shark released and how long is it?
Killer Shark was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 16m.
Who composed the musical score for Killer Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Killer Shark was composed by Edward J. Kay.