Shark River
“THEY EAT 'EM ALIVE IN Shark River”
Synopsis
Nobody has an easy time of it in the costume actioner Shark River. Wanted for murder, Clay Webley (Warren Stevens) and his wounded cellmate Curtis Parker (Robert Cunningham) hack their way through the Florida swampland. With the help of Clay's brother Dan (Steve Cochran), Clay is able to elude the authorities, but Parker dies of a snakebite. Subsisting on alligator meat, Dan and Clay make their way to the tiny cabin inhabited by widowed Jane Daughterty (Carole Mathews), her mother-in-law, and her son Johnny (Spencer Fox). The brothers rest here awhile, formulating plans to cross the Gulf of Mexico and head for Cuba.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Rawlins
- Screenplay & Story
- Louis Lantz, Lewis Meltzer
- Original Title
- Shark River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, John Rawlins Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Rawlins
Louis Lantz, Lewis Meltzer, John Rawlins
Department Leadership Roster
John Rawlins
Director
Louis Lantz
Screenplay
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark River
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shark River about?
Nobody has an easy time of it in the costume actioner Shark River. Wanted for murder, Clay Webley (Warren Stevens) and his wounded cellmate Curtis Parker (Robert Cunningham) hack their way through the Florida swampland. With the help of Clay's brother Dan (Steve Cochran), Clay is able to elude the authorities, but Parker dies of a snakebite. Subsisting on alligator meat, Dan and Clay make their way to the tiny cabin inhabited by widowed Jane Daughterty (Carole Mathews), her mother-in-law, and her son Johnny (Spencer Fox). The brothers rest here awhile, formulating plans to cross the Gulf of Mexico and head for Cuba.
Who directed Shark River?
Shark River was directed by John Rawlins.
Who stars in Shark River?
The principal cast of Shark River includes Steve Cochran, Carole Mathews, Warren Stevens, Ruth Foreman, Spencer Fox.
When was Shark River released and how long is it?
Shark River was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.