Orca

"Terror just beneath the surface."

Jul 22 1977 PG 1h 32m
Adventure, Drama, Horror

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.

Plot

After witnessing his mate and child's death from Nolan's hands, Orca, the killer whale, goes on a rampage in the fishermen's harbor. Under the villagers' pressure, Nolan, Rachel and an Indian sail after the great beast, who will bring them on his own turf.

Written by

Luciano Vincenzoni, Sergio Donati, Robert Towne

Directed by

Michael Anderson

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount, Dino de Laurentiis Cinematografica

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
13,918
Average Rating
5.8 out of 10
Metascore
27
Popularity
NA