Orca: The Killer Whale

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Orca: The Killer Whale

(1977)

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Overview

After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at Captain Nolan's hands, a vengeful killer whale goes on a rampage in the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, Nolan, Rachel and Umilak sail after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.

Featured Crew

Michael Anderson

Director
Robert Towne

Screenplay
Luciano Vincenzoni

Screenplay
Sergio Donati

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Top Billed Cast

Richard Harris

Captain Nolan
Charlotte Rampling

Rachel Bedford
Will Sampson

Umilak
Bo Derek

Annie
Keenan Wynn

Novak

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A review by Wuchak

7.0

Written by Wuchak on July 11, 2018

Not great like “Jaws,” but a moving maritime tragedy and, in ways, magnificent

RELEASED IN 1977 and directed by Michael Anderson, "Orca" stars Richard Harris as a Newfoundland fisherman trying to make some big money by capturing a killer whale for a marine park. Unfortunately he ends up horribly botching the job, which incurs the vengeful wrath of the father killer whale.

Coming out two years after the blockbuster “Jaws,” this is sort of a knockoff, but it’s too different in story/tone to be cheap imitation, although there are obvious similarities: The last third of the film involves a b... read the rest.

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Status Released

Release Information

July 22, 1977

PG
Theatrical

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Some material may not be suitable for children under 10. These films may contain some mild language, crude/suggestive humor, scary moments and/or violence. No drug content is present. There are a few exceptions to this rule. A few racial insults may also be heard.