Hunters of the Reef
“Created by Peter Benchley, author of "Jaws" and "The Deep"!”
Synopsis
A salvage boat captain is pitted against a better-equipped competitor in a race to locate a sunken wreck in shark-infested waters off the Florida coast.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Singer
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Bercovici, Peter Benchley
- Original Score
- Eric Bercovici
- Original Title
- Hunters of the Reef
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Television, Writers Company Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Singer
Eric Bercovici, Peter Benchley
Eric Bercovici
Andrew Laszlo
Arthur Hilton, Gerard Wilson
Stanley Kallis
Department Leadership Roster
Alexander Singer
Director
Eric Bercovici
Writer
Arthur Hilton
Editor
Gerard Wilson
Editor
Jack De Shields
Production Design
Andrew Laszlo
Director of Photography
Eric Bercovici
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hunters of the Reef
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What is Hunters of the Reef about?
A salvage boat captain is pitted against a better-equipped competitor in a race to locate a sunken wreck in shark-infested waters off the Florida coast.
Who directed Hunters of the Reef?
Hunters of the Reef was directed by Alexander Singer.
Who stars in Hunters of the Reef?
The principal cast of Hunters of the Reef includes Michael Parks, Mary Louise Weller, William Windom, Felton Perry, Moosie Drier.
When was Hunters of the Reef released and how long is it?
Hunters of the Reef was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hunters of the Reef?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hunters of the Reef was composed by Eric Bercovici.
Is Hunters of the Reef based on a book or true story?
Hunters of the Reef is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Peter Benchley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hunters of the Reef?
Hunters of the Reef holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).