Orca
“Terror just beneath the surface.”
Synopsis
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
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Orca (1977) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-03-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York, New York
Festival / Special Debut
July 22, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 1981
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$17.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$14.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.84x
-$2.8M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Sergio Donati, Luciano Vincenzoni
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Orca
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $17.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $14.7M
- Production Studios
- DDL Cinematografica, Famous Films Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Sergio Donati, Luciano Vincenzoni
Ennio Morricone
Ted Moore, J. Barry Herron
John Bloom, Ralph E. Winters, Marion Rothman
Dino De Laurentiis, Luciano Vincenzoni
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Anderson
Director
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Sergio Donati
Screenplay
Luciano Vincenzoni
Screenplay
Ted Moore
Director of Photography
John Bloom
Editor
Ralph E. Winters
Editor
Marion Rothman
Editor
J. Barry Herron
Director of Photography
Luciano Vincenzoni
Producer
Jost Jakob
Costume Design
Mario Garbuglia
Production Design
Romano Puppo
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Orca
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Orca about?
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
Who directed Orca?
Orca was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in Orca?
The principal cast of Orca includes Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek, Keenan Wynn.
When was Orca released and how long is it?
Orca was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Orca?
Orca had a reported production budget of $17.5M and grossed $14.7M at the worldwide box office (0.84 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Orca?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Orca was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Orca?
Orca holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).