Monster Shark
Shark - Rosso nell'oceano
“Sink your teeth into pure terror!”
Synopsis
A marine biologist, a dolphin trainer, a research scientist, and a local sheriff try to hunt down a large sea monster, a shark/octopus hybrid, that is devouring swimmers and fishermen off a south Florida coast.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Devil Fish AKA Monster Shark (1984) Carnage Count
Type: Clip • Published 2019-03-05
Top Cast
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Michael Sopkiw
Peter
Valentine Monnier
Dr. Stella Dickens
Gianni Garko
Sheriff Gordon
William Berger
Professor Donald West
Iris Peynado
Sandra Hayes
Lawrence Morgant
Dr. Davis Barker
Cinzia de Ponti
Florinda
Paulo Branco
Miller
Dagmar Lassander
Sonja West
Darla N. Warner
Dr. Janet Bates
Dino Conti
Dr. Bob Hogan
Goffredo Unger
Fisherman / Victim
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 14, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lamberto Bava
- Screenplay & Story
- Gianfranco Clerici, Hervé Piccini, Dardano Sacchetti
- Original Score
- Fabio Frizzi
- Original Title
- Shark - Rosso nell'oceano
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Les Films du Griffon, National Cinematografica, Nuova Dania Cinematografica, Filmes International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lamberto Bava
Gianfranco Clerici, Hervé Piccini, Dardano Sacchetti, Sergio Martino, Luigi Cozzi
Fabio Frizzi
Giancarlo Ferrando
Roberto Sterbini
Mino Loy
Department Leadership Roster
Mino Loy
Producer
Gianfranco Clerici
Screenplay
Hervé Piccini
Screenplay
Dardano Sacchetti
Screenplay
Lamberto Bava
Director
Roberto Sterbini
Editor
Giancarlo Ferrando
Director of Photography
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Production Design
Massimo Antonello Geleng
Costume Design
Fabio Frizzi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Monster Shark
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What is Monster Shark about?
A marine biologist, a dolphin trainer, a research scientist, and a local sheriff try to hunt down a large sea monster, a shark/octopus hybrid, that is devouring swimmers and fishermen off a south Florida coast.
Who directed Monster Shark?
Monster Shark was directed by Lamberto Bava.
Who stars in Monster Shark?
The principal cast of Monster Shark includes Michael Sopkiw, Valentine Monnier, Gianni Garko, William Berger, Iris Peynado.
When was Monster Shark released and how long is it?
Monster Shark was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Monster Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Monster Shark was composed by Fabio Frizzi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Monster Shark?
Monster Shark holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).