The Sharkfighters
“FIGHTING THE TERROR OF THE SEAS!”
Synopsis
Landing on a small island not far from Havana, Cuba, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves joins a Navy scientific project engaged in finding an effective shark repellent to help save the lives of WWII military personnel stranded in shark-infested waters. His zeal for completing the project as fast as possible is explained by his having lost a large percentage of his crew to sharks when his ship was sunk by the Japanese. Against the advice of the others on the project, Staves demands that the new repellent be tested on a live subject surrounded by hungry sharks and will allow no one but himself to be the test subject!
Top Cast
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Victor Mature
Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves
Karen Steele
Martha Staves
James Olson
Ens. Harold Duncan
Philip Coolidge
Lt. Cmdr. Leonard Evans
Claude Akins
Chief 'Gordy' Gordon
Rafael Campos
Carlos
George N. Neise
Cmdr. George Zimmer (as George Neise)
Nathan Yates
Capt. Ruiz
Jesús Hernández
Vincente
Lorin Johns
Self (as M/Sgt. Lorin Johns)
David Westlein
Self (as CPO David Westlein)
Charles Collingwood
Narrator
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jerry Hopper
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Robinson, Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Jerome Moross
- Original Title
- The Sharkfighters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Formosa Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jerry Hopper
Jonathan Robinson, Lawrence Roman, Art Napoleon, Jo Napoleon
Jerome Moross
Lee Garmes
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Jerry Hopper
Director
Jonathan Robinson
Screenplay
Lawrence Roman
Screenplay
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Jerome Moross
Original Music Composer
Samuel Goldwyn Jr.
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sharkfighters
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What is The Sharkfighters about?
Landing on a small island not far from Havana, Cuba, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves joins a Navy scientific project engaged in finding an effective shark repellent to help save the lives of WWII military personnel stranded in shark-infested waters. His zeal for completing the project as fast as possible is explained by his having lost a large percentage of his crew to sharks when his ship was sunk by the Japanese. Against the advice of the others on the project, Staves demands that the new repellent be tested on a live subject surrounded by hungry sharks and will allow no one but himself to be the test subject!
Who directed The Sharkfighters?
The Sharkfighters was directed by Jerry Hopper.
Who stars in The Sharkfighters?
The principal cast of The Sharkfighters includes Victor Mature, Karen Steele, James Olson, Philip Coolidge, Claude Akins.
When was The Sharkfighters released and how long is it?
The Sharkfighters was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sharkfighters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sharkfighters was composed by Jerome Moross.