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Orca (1977)
Director: Michael Anderson
Cast: Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek
5.8
10%Runtime92 min
RatingPG
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After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Orca, the 1977 thriller directed by Michael Anderson, received mixed reviews from critics, holding a 10% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, audiences were more receptive, giving the film a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a somewhat divisive response from viewers.
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Fans of classic horror-thriller blends will appreciate the moody, brooding atmosphere and powerful central performance from Richard Harris in the 1977 film Orca. Director Michael Anderson crafts a tense, visceral tale of a vengeful killer whale seeking retribution, with striking oceanic cinematography and a palpable sense of dread.
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Orca is a 1977 thriller film directed by Michael Anderson, from a screenplay by Luciano Vincenzoni and Sergio Donati based on a novel by Arthur Herzog, and starring Richard Harris, Charlotte Rampling, Will Sampson, Bo Derek, Keenan Wynn and Robert Carradine. The film follows a male orca tracking down and getting revenge on a fishing boat and its captain for unintentionally killing the whale's pregnant mate and their unborn calf.
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