Mako: The Jaws of Death
“Filmed without the benefit of cages, mechanical sharks and other protective devices.”
Synopsis
A man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. Becoming more and more alienated from normal society, he develops an ability to communicate with sharks telepathically, setting out to destroy anybody who harms sharks. People enter into his strange world to exploit his weird passion, and he uses the animals to gain revenge on anybody who double crosses him.
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CBS Late Movie promo Mako: The Jaws of Death 1978
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-08-12
Top Cast
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Richard Jaeckel
Sonny Stein
Jennifer Bishop
Karen
Buffy Dee
Barney
Harold Sakata
Pete
John Davis Chandler
Charlie
Richard O'Barry
1st Patrolman
Luke Halpin
3rd Patrolman
Dan Fitzgerald
Deputy
Jerry Albert
Mate
Marcia Knight
Secretary
Herb Goldstein
Fisherman
Ben Kronen
Whitney
Paul Preston
2nd Patrolman
Bob Gordon
Bartender
Milton "Butterball" Smith
Butter
Mal Jones
1st Man
Jack Nagle
2nd Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1985
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Grefé
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert W. Morgan
- Original Score
- Paul Ruhland, William Loose
- Original Title
- Mako: The Jaws of Death
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Universal Majestic, Mako Associates, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Grefé
Robert W. Morgan, William Grefé
Paul Ruhland, William Loose
Jordan Klein Sr.
Ronald Sinclair, Julio C. Chávez
William Grefé, Doro Vlado Hreljanovic, Paul Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
William Grefé
Director
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Julio C. Chávez
Editor
Robert W. Morgan
Screenplay
William Grefé
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mako: The Jaws of Death
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What is Mako: The Jaws of Death about?
A man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. Becoming more and more alienated from normal society, he develops an ability to communicate with sharks telepathically, setting out to destroy anybody who harms sharks. People enter into his strange world to exploit his weird passion, and he uses the animals to gain revenge on anybody who double crosses him.
Who directed Mako: The Jaws of Death?
Mako: The Jaws of Death was directed by William Grefé.
Who stars in Mako: The Jaws of Death?
The principal cast of Mako: The Jaws of Death includes Richard Jaeckel, Jennifer Bishop, Buffy Dee, Harold Sakata, John Davis Chandler.
When was Mako: The Jaws of Death released and how long is it?
Mako: The Jaws of Death was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Mako: The Jaws of Death?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mako: The Jaws of Death was composed by Paul Ruhland, William Loose.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mako: The Jaws of Death?
Mako: The Jaws of Death holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).