Barracuda
“You Can Almost Hear The Screams! as the water below becomes a CHURNING DEATHBED of FLASHING TEARING TEETH!”
Synopsis
Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.
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Barracuda (1978) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-10
Top Cast
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Wayne Crawford
Mike Canfield
Jason Evers
Dr. Elliot Snow
Roberta Leighton
Liza Williams
Cliff Emmich
Lester
William Kerwin
Sheriff Ben Williams
Bert Freed
Jack
Barbara Keegan
Maggie Snow (as Bobbie Ellyne Kosstrin)
Jerry Albert
Bubba (as Jerry Rhodes)
Frank Logan
Sam
Harry Kerwin
Goverment Agent #1
Rick Rhodes
Goverment Agent #2
Robert G. Noe
Hotel Clerk
William Roundebush
Boy Student
Denise Taylor
Girl Student
Leigh Walsh
Girl Student
Dan Fitzgerald
Cook (as Daniel L. Fitzgerald)
Edmund Lupinski
Boy on Beach (as Ed Lupinski)
Kim Nichols
Girl on Beach
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 7, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harry Kerwin
- Screenplay & Story
- Wayne Crawford, Harry Kerwin
- Original Score
- Klaus Schulze
- Original Title
- Barracuda
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- American General Pictures, Marketing Film, Republic Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harry Kerwin
Wayne Crawford, Harry Kerwin
Klaus Schulze
Edmund Gibson, Wayne Crawford
Jane McCulley
Wayne Crawford, Harry Kerwin
Department Leadership Roster
Harry Kerwin
Director
Wayne Crawford
Producer
Wayne Crawford
Screenplay
Harry Kerwin
Screenplay
Harry Kerwin
Producer
Klaus Schulze
Original Music Composer
Edmund Gibson
Director of Photography
Jane McCulley
Editor
Barbara Kerwin
Costume Design
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Barracuda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Barracuda about?
Little coastal town is being terrorized by deadly Barracudas.
Who directed Barracuda?
Barracuda was directed by Harry Kerwin.
Who stars in Barracuda?
The principal cast of Barracuda includes Wayne Crawford, Jason Evers, Roberta Leighton, Cliff Emmich, William Kerwin.
When was Barracuda released and how long is it?
Barracuda was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for Barracuda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Barracuda was composed by Klaus Schulze.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Barracuda?
Barracuda holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).