Piranha
Synopsis
Wildlife photographer Terry and her brother Art go to Venezuela for a photo shoot. They hire Jim Pendrake to guide them through the jungle. However, the trio run afoul of evil local hunter Caribe.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 8, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 28, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Gibson
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Finder
- Original Score
- Richard LaSalle
- Original Title
- Piranha
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Magellan Productions, Bolívar Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Gibson
Richard Finder
Richard LaSalle
Department Leadership Roster
William Gibson
Director
Richard Finder
Screenplay
Richard LaSalle
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 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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Frequently Asked Questions About Piranha
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Piranha about?
Wildlife photographer Terry and her brother Art go to Venezuela for a photo shoot. They hire Jim Pendrake to guide them through the jungle. However, the trio run afoul of evil local hunter Caribe.
Who directed Piranha?
Piranha was directed by William Gibson.
Who stars in Piranha?
The principal cast of Piranha includes William Smith, Peter Brown, Ahna Capri, Tom Simcox, John Villegas.
When was Piranha released and how long is it?
Piranha was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Piranha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Piranha was composed by Richard LaSalle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Piranha?
Piranha holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).