Orca (1977)

  • PG
  • 07/22/1977 (US)
  • Horror, Thriller
  • 1h 35m

Terror just beneath the surface.

Overview

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.

Michael Anderson

Director

Luciano Vincenzoni

Screenplay

Sergio Donati

Screenplay

Cast

Richard Harris's headshot

Richard Harris

Captain Nolan
Charlotte Rampling's headshot

Charlotte Rampling

Rachel Bedford
Will Sampson's headshot

Will Sampson

Umilak
Bo Derek's headshot

Bo Derek

Annie
Keenan Wynn's headshot

Keenan Wynn

Novak
Robert Carradine's headshot

Robert Carradine

Ken
Scott Walker's headshot

Scott Walker

Al Swain
Peter Hooten's headshot

Peter Hooten

Paul

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