Night of the Sharks
La notte degli squali
“Still waters run deep, dark and deadly.”
Synopsis
David must fight for his life against the gangsters who killed his brother for a CD filled with proof of their illegal activities. When David gets possession of the CD they go down to Mexico where David lives as a shark hunter. Who will get David first, the gangsters or the shark?
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Night of the Sharks trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-23
Top Cast
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Treat Williams
David Ziegler
Janet Ågren
Liz Cloud
Antonio Fargas
Paco
John Steiner
Rosentski
Stelio Candelli
Tony
Christopher Connelly
Father Mattia
Egidio Termine
Nina Soldano
Juanita
Ivano Silvari
Sal Borgese
Garcia
Carlo Mucari
James Ziegler
Rinaldo Zamperla
Franco Ukmar
Ferdinando Tomassini
Marjorie Manushaw
Lona (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tonino Ricci
- Screenplay & Story
- Tito Carpi, Tonino Ricci
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- La notte degli squali
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Italy, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Amanecer Films, Belma Cinematografica, Cinematográfica Jalisco S.A., Italian International Film, Koala Cinematografica, Víctor Films S.A, Motion Picture Corporation of America, RAI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tonino Ricci
Tito Carpi, Tonino Ricci
Stelvio Cipriani
Giovanni Bergamini
Gianfranco Amicucci
Anna Maria Cerrato, Fulvio Lucisano, Nino Segurini
Department Leadership Roster
Tonino Ricci
Director
Tito Carpi
Writer
Tonino Ricci
Writer
Fulvio Lucisano
Producer
Nino Segurini
Producer
Giovanni Bergamini
Director of Photography
Gianfranco Amicucci
Editor
Antonella Amato
Costume Design
Nazzareno Zamperla
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Sharks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of the Sharks about?
David must fight for his life against the gangsters who killed his brother for a CD filled with proof of their illegal activities. When David gets possession of the CD they go down to Mexico where David lives as a shark hunter. Who will get David first, the gangsters or the shark?
Who directed Night of the Sharks?
Night of the Sharks was directed by Tonino Ricci.
Who stars in Night of the Sharks?
The principal cast of Night of the Sharks includes Treat Williams, Janet Ågren, Antonio Fargas, John Steiner, Stelio Candelli.
When was Night of the Sharks released and how long is it?
Night of the Sharks was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Sharks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Sharks was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.