Shark
“A realistic film became too real! Shark will rip you apart!”
Synopsis
A gunrunner loses his cargo near a small coastal Sudanese town so he's stuck there. When a woman hires him to raid a sunken ship in the shark-infested waters, he sees a chance to compensate for his losses. He's not the only one.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 8, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Fuller, John T. Dugan
- Original Score
- Rafael Moroyoqui
- Original Title
- Shark
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Cinematográfica Calderón S.A., Heritage Entertainment Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Samuel Fuller
Samuel Fuller, John T. Dugan, Ken Hughes, Victor Canning
Rafael Moroyoqui
Raúl Martínez Solares, Said Karem
Carlos Savage
Mark Cooper, Skip Steloff
Department Leadership Roster
Raúl Martínez Solares
Director of Photography
Samuel Fuller
Director
Rafael Moroyoqui
Original Music Composer
Carlos Savage
Editor
Mark Cooper
Producer
Skip Steloff
Producer
Samuel Fuller
Screenplay
John T. Dugan
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shark
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shark about?
A gunrunner loses his cargo near a small coastal Sudanese town so he's stuck there. When a woman hires him to raid a sunken ship in the shark-infested waters, he sees a chance to compensate for his losses. He's not the only one.
Who directed Shark?
Shark was directed by Samuel Fuller.
Who stars in Shark?
The principal cast of Shark includes Burt Reynolds, Barry Sullivan, Silvia Pinal, Arthur Kennedy, Emilia Stuart.
When was Shark released and how long is it?
Shark was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Shark?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shark was composed by Rafael Moroyoqui.
Is Shark based on a book or true story?
Shark is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Victor Canning".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shark?
Shark holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).