Orca (1977) 5.5
A hunter squares off against a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate. Director:Michael Anderson |
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Orca (1977) 5.5
A hunter squares off against a killer whale seeking vengeance for the death of its mate. Director:Michael Anderson |
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Richard Harris | ... | ||
Charlotte Rampling | ... | ||
Will Sampson | ... | ||
Bo Derek | ... | ||
Keenan Wynn | ... | ||
Robert Carradine | ... | ||
Scott Walker | ... |
Al Swain
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Peter Hooten | ... | ||
Wayne Heffley | ... | ||
Vincent Gentile | ... | ||
Don 'Red' Barry | ... |
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 M Lalonde
Well, here's an interesting twist: in this revenge film, it's not a human but a whale wreaking havoc after a seaman killed its mate and unborn baby. Orca goes after those responsible.
Yes, it's a bit far-fetched making a whale almost human-like but most revenge films are satisfying so the filmmakers figured, what the heck, let's cash in on the popular theme. It's also the decade of "Jaws," so I guess man-eating sea creatures were "in." Actually, it wasn't 'Jaws," but it wasn't bad, either. It was a pretty interesting film.
Notes on the movie: the scene where the baby comes out of the mother is NOT pleasant to watch......Richard Harris and Charlotte Rampling star, but a young Bo Derek is here, too, in a supporting role.
I watched this twice and that was enough.