Orca

Orca

Orca is a 1977 horror film directed by Michael Anderson and produced by Dino De Laurentiis, starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, and Will Sampson. The film was poorly received by critics and audiences alike due in part to its similarities to the film Jaws released two years prior. Upon release the film received only minor theatrical success, but in recent years the film has achieved a cult following among fans of the natural horror sub genre. Richard Harris enjoyed his experiences during filming, and took offence at any comparison between Orca and Jaws. The movie revolves around the...
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quick facts
Release date:July 22, 1977
Directed by:Michael Anderson
Rated:PG (USA)
Runtime:92 Minutes
Producer:Luciano Vincenzoni
Editor:Ralph E. Winters, John Bloom, Marion Rothman
Music by:Ennio Morricone
Cinematography:Ted Moore, J. Barry Herron
Screenplay by:Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati
Estimated budget:$6,000,000
Genre:Disaster, Thriller, Action, Adventure

Cast of Orca

Keenan Wynn
Keenan Wynn
Born:July 27, 1916
Died:Oct. 14, 1986
Robert Carradine
Robert Carradine
Born:March 24, 1954
Age:58
Richard Harris
Richard Harris
Captain Nolan
Born:Oct. 1, 1930
Died:Oct. 25, 2002
Charlotte Rampling
Charlotte Rampling
Rachel Bedford
Born:February 5, 1946
Age:66
Bo Derek
Bo Derek
Annie
Born:November 20, 1956
Age:55
Will Sampson
Will Sampson
Born:Sept. 27, 1933
Died:June 3, 1987

Film director of Orca

Michael Anderson
Michael Anderson
Born: January 30, 1920
Age: 92

Michael Joseph Anderson, Sr. is an English film director, best known for directing The Dam Busters , Around the World in 80 Days and Logan's Run . He was born in London, England: Anderson's was a theatrical family. His parents were the actors Lawrence and Beatrice Anderson. His great-aunt was...
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Music contributors for Orca

Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone

Ennio Morricone, Grand Officer OMRI, Italian pronunciation: [ˈɛnnjo morriˈkoːne], is an Italian composer and conductor, who...
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Filming locations for Orca

Canada
Canada

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    When did the motion picture "Orca" debut?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in July, 1977.
  • Q:
    "Orca" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is labeled as: Horror film and Disaster.
  • Q:
    What is the approximate runtime of the film "Orca"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 92 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the movie Orca?
  • A:
    Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati and Luciano Vincenzoni wrote the script for the film.
  • Q:
    Which celebrities were the stars of movie, "Orca"?
  • A:
    Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek, Robert Carradine and Keenan Wynn starred in the film.
  • Q:
    Which director created the film "Orca"?
  • A:
    Michael Anderson was the film's director.
  • Q:
    Who produced the film, "Orca"?
  • A:
    Dino De Laurentiis, Luciano Vincenzoni and Luciano Vincenzoni produced the movie.
  • Q:
    Who was the distributor of the film, "Orca"?
  • A:
    Paramount Pictures was the movie's distributor.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the motion picture Orca?
  • A:
    Ennio Morricone composed sheet music for the movie's soundtrack.
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