Great White Shark
“A breathtaking encounter with the predator we love to fear . . .”
Synopsis
Misrepresented, maligned and on the verge of extinction, the great white shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear. Great White Shark will explore the great white's place in our imaginations, in our fears and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain. The film will concentrate on key aggregation points around the world: Mexico, South Africa, Los Angeles and New Zealand. Key figures in the history of shark research, people whose lives have been changed by contact with the great white, will tell us of their experiences, culminating in a direct encounter between man and shark.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
- Screenplay & Story
- Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
- Original Score
- Luke Cresswell
- Original Title
- Great White Shark
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Giant Screen Films, Liquid Pictures, Yes/No Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
Luke Cresswell
D.J. Roller
Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas
Luke Cresswell, Don Kempf, David Marks, Steve McNicholas, D.J. Roller
Department Leadership Roster
Luke Cresswell
Director
Steve McNicholas
Director
Luke Cresswell
Writer
Steve McNicholas
Writer
Luke Cresswell
Producer
Don Kempf
Producer
David Marks
Producer
Steve McNicholas
Producer
D.J. Roller
Producer
Luke Cresswell
Original Music Composer
D.J. Roller
Director of Photography
Luke Cresswell
Editor
Steve McNicholas
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great White Shark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Great White Shark about?
Misrepresented, maligned and on the verge of extinction, the great white shark is an iconic predator: the creature we love to fear. Great White Shark will explore the great white's place in our imaginations, in our fears and in the reality of its role at the top of the oceanic food chain. The film will concentrate on key aggregation points around the world: Mexico, South Africa, Los Angeles and New Zealand. Key figures in the history of shark research, people whose lives have been changed by contact with the great white, will tell us of their experiences, culminating in a direct encounter between man and shark.
Who directed Great White Shark?
Great White Shark was directed by Luke Cresswell, Steve McNicholas.
Who stars in Great White Shark?
The principal cast of Great White Shark includes Bill Nighy.
When was Great White Shark released and how long is it?
Great White Shark was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Great White Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Great White Shark was composed by Luke Cresswell.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Great White Shark?
Great White Shark holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).