The Last Shark
L'ultimo squalo
“You're what's for dinner.”
Synopsis
When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
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THE LAST SHARK trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-03-01
Top Cast
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James Franciscus
Peter Benton
Vic Morrow
Ron Hamer
Micaela Pignatelli
Gloria Benton
Joshua Sinclair
Mayor William Wells
Giancarlo Prete
Bob Martin (as Timothy Brent)
Stefania Girolami Goodwin
Jenny Benton
Gian Marco Lari
William “Billy Joe” Wells Jr.
Gail Moore
Secretary
Joyce Lee
Kelly Michaels
Don Devendorf
Ned
Bill Eudaly
Chris Olsen
Bill Starks
Cameraman
Rita Martin
Lance Hilliard
Massimo Vanni
Jimmy (as Max Vanders)
Alessandro Maspes
Helicopter Pilot
John Morrison
Ennio Girolami
Matt Rosen (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 5, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 5, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$450K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Enzo G. Castellari
- Screenplay & Story
- Vincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi
- Original Score
- Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
- Original Title
- L'ultimo squalo
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Budget
- $450K
- Production Studios
- UTI Produzioni Associate, Horizon Productions, Variety Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Enzo G. Castellari
Vincenzo Mannino, Marc Princi, Ugo Tucci
Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis
Alberto Spagnoli
Gianfranco Amicucci
Maurizio Amati, Ugo Tucci, Edward L. Montoro
Department Leadership Roster
Enzo G. Castellari
Director
Vincenzo Mannino
Screenplay
Marc Princi
Screenplay
Maurizio Amati
Producer
Ugo Tucci
Producer
Gianfranco Amicucci
Editor
Alberto Spagnoli
Director of Photography
Franco Vanorio
Production Design
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
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 The Last Shark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last Shark about?
When a 35-foot great white shark begins to wreak havoc on a seaside town, the mayor, not wanting to endanger his gubernatorial campaign, declines to act, so a local shark hunter and horror author band together to stop the beast.
Who directed The Last Shark?
The Last Shark was directed by Enzo G. Castellari.
Who stars in The Last Shark?
The principal cast of The Last Shark includes James Franciscus, Vic Morrow, Micaela Pignatelli, Joshua Sinclair, Giancarlo Prete.
When was The Last Shark released and how long is it?
The Last Shark was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Last Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last Shark was composed by Guido De Angelis, Maurizio De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last Shark?
The Last Shark 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.).