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Killer Fish

  • 1979
  • PG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
2.2K
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Killer Fish (1979)
Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.
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Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.

  • Director
    • Antonio Margheriti
  • Writer
    • Michael Rogers
  • Stars
    • Lee Majors
    • Karen Black
    • Margaux Hemingway
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    2.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Antonio Margheriti
    • Writer
      • Michael Rogers
    • Stars
      • Lee Majors
      • Karen Black
      • Margaux Hemingway
    • 38User reviews
    • 27Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win

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    Margaux Hemingway, Lee Majors, Karen Black, and James Franciscus at an event for Killer Fish (1979)
    Margaux Hemingway, Lee Majors, Karen Black, and Roy Brocksmith in Killer Fish (1979)
    Margaux Hemingway in Killer Fish (1979)
    Marisa Berenson in Killer Fish (1979)
    Margaux Hemingway in Killer Fish (1979)
    Margaux Hemingway in Killer Fish (1979)
    Marisa Berenson and Anthony Steffen in Killer Fish (1979)
    Marisa Berenson in Killer Fish (1979)
    Margaux Hemingway in Killer Fish (1979)
    Karen Black in Killer Fish (1979)
    Marisa Berenson and Gary Collins in Killer Fish (1979)
    Gary Collins in Killer Fish (1979)

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    Lee Majors
    Lee Majors
    • Robert Lasky
    Karen Black
    Karen Black
    • Kate Neville
    Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway
    • Gabrielle
    Marisa Berenson
    Marisa Berenson
    • Ann Hoyt
    James Franciscus
    James Franciscus
    • Paul Diller
    Roy Brocksmith
    Roy Brocksmith
    • Ollie
    Dan Pastorini
    • Hans
    Frank Pesce
    Frank Pesce
    • Warren Bailey
    Charles Guardino
    • Lloyd Bailey
    Anthony Steffen
    Anthony Steffen
    • Max
    Fábio Sabag
    Fábio Sabag
    • Quintin
    Jorge Cherques
    • Police Inspector
    • (as George Cherques)
    Chico Aragão
    • Ben
    • (as Chico Arago)
    Gary Collins
    Gary Collins
    • Tom
    Sônia Oiticica
    Sônia Oiticica
    • Nurse
    • (as Sonia Oiticica)
    Celso Faria
    • Passenger
    • Director
      • Antonio Margheriti
    • Writer
      • Michael Rogers(screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The film's opening credits roll doesn't start until about ten minutes into the movie.
    • Goofs
      One of the final shots of the destruction of the oil refinery, a crew member is in the background. The scenes use miniature model sets, so he looks gigantic.
    • Quotes

      Kate Neville: Have you ever broken it before?

      Hans: Probably.

    • Alternate versions
      The UK cinema version was cut by the BBFC for an 'A' (PG) certificate with heavy edits to the killing of Ollie by the piranhas. The 1986 Channel 5 was uncut and the certificate raised to a '15'.
    • Connections
      Featured in Sneak Previews: French Postcards/The Fish That Saved Pittsburgh/The Marriage of Maria Braun/The Rose/Best Boy (1979)
    • Soundtracks
      THE WINNER TAKES ALL
      Written by Barry Leng, Simon May, Guido De Angelis & Maurizio De Angelis

      Performed by Amii Stewart

    User reviews38

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    5/10
    Sleeping with the Killer Fish...
    Next to Joe Dante's minor exploitation classic, this is already the second "Jaws"-rip off that revolves on piranhas, but the comparison stops right there with the mutual choice of killer fish as the sea monsters. Dante's film is of course better and more relevant, but "Killer Fish" is a typical Italian exploitation product and thus delivers too many grotesque story lines, some neat gore and an unusual cast. Heck, I'm not even sure this film fully qualifies as a "Jaws"-rip off since the main plot involves a diamond heist instead of a besieged tourist resort. Although... it has that, too! A well-organized bunch of thieves successfully complete their diamond robbery and lower the loot to the bottom of the lake for safety reasons. After 60 days – if the police give up their search – they will collect the diamonds again and split. In order to guard his precious jewels, criminal mastermind Paul Diller infested the lake with ravenous piranhas that can regularly nibble from the double-crossing team members. Meanwhile, one of the crooks falls for a model with a speech-defect and a tropical hurricane busts a large dam, allowing the piranhas to spread themselves all across the touristy waters. Antonio Margheriti's "Killer Fish" suffers from a slightly tedious and hesitant opening half hour, but it get more adventurous once the first victim is devoured under the water. The piranha effects as well as the underwater cinematography are a bit disappointing but this film has an irresistible 70's charm, complete with cool soundtrack and stereotypical characters. Lee Majors is excellent as the macho with more hair on his chest than brains in his skull and Karen Black is a great shrew. Not as good as I hoped, but a fun piece of Italian trash nonetheless.
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    • Coventry
    • Apr 30, 2006

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    • Release date
      • December 7, 1979 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Kino Lorber (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Portuguese
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • Ribe ubice
    • Filming locations
      • Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
    • Production companies
      • Carlo Ponti Cinematografica
      • Incorporated Television Company (ITC)
      • Victoria Pictures Ltd.
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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