Anaconda (1997)

A "National Geographic" film crew is taken hostage by an insane hunter, who forces them along on his quest to capture the world's largest - and deadliest - snake.

Director:

Luis Llosa

Writers:

Hans Bauer, Jim Cash

Stars:

Jon Voight, Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz

6 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Jennifer Lopez	...	Terri Flores
Ice Cube	...	Danny Rich
Jon Voight	...	Paul Serone
Eric Stoltz	...	Dr. Steven Cale
Jonathan Hyde	...	Warren Westridge
Owen Wilson	...	Gary Dixon
Kari Wuhrer	...	Denise Kalberg
Vincent Castellanos	...	Mateo
Danny Trejo	...	Poacher
Frank Welker	...	Anaconda (voice)

Storyline

When a documentary crew traveling through the Amazon jungle, picks up a stranded man, they are unaware of the trouble that will occur. This stranger's hobby is to capture the giant Anaconda snake, and plans to continue targeting it on their boat, by any means necessary.

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Plot Keywords:

butt | anaconda | no panties | snake in title | reference to joan of arc | 

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Taglines:

You can't scream if you can't breathe.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense adventure violence, and for brief language and sensuality

Did You Know?

Trivia

Jean Reno was considered for the part of Paul Serone.

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Goofs

After the first anaconda breaks through the glass to get Terri, Serone shoots the snake in the mouth with a tranquilizer dart. As the snake reacts to the dart, you can clearly see the wires under him that are controlling his actions.

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Quotes

Gary: There's something down there.
Paul Serone: That right.
Gary: No, I really mean it.
Paul Serone: I really mean it too.

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Alternate Versions

The version shown on the Sci-fi channel has several scenes added, including Westrige complaining about his room, Cale musing that the monkeys are acting like they sense a predator nearby, and a dinner scene where Westrige expresses reservations about Sarone.

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Connections

Featured in WatchMojo: Another Top 10 Movies So Bad They're Good (2018)

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Soundtracks

Dio Che Nell'alma Infondere
From the opera 'Don Carlo'
Written by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by Michael Sylvester & Vladimir Chernov with the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
Courtesy of Sonny Classical

User Reviews

Simply dumb fun, as only 1997 could have delivered.

Before there was "Snakes on a Plane," there was "Anaconda," a Hollywood B-movie from the late 90's that is as notorious for its mixed bag of actors as it is for the gruesome snakes that populate its plot. In the film, a group of documentary film-makers traveling through the Amazon jungle picks up a mysterious man who inadvertently becomes their tour-guide on an unexpected detour. It seems the man is totally crazy and intends to capture one of the Amazon's most notorious and deadliest inhabitants: The Anaconda.

Despite some bad looking CGI-snakes (not bad in a good way) and a horribly mis-matched cast (J-Lo and Eric Stolz? Really?) "Anaconda" is simply a good, dumb time. Without a doubt, it's an utterly ridiculous film that can be insulting to your intelligence, but thankfully it knows not to overstay its welcome and the 90 minutes it takes up makes for a harmless and amusing ride. Ice Cube plays Ice Cube as he always does, while J-Lo turns in one of her more likable roles. You'll also catch Owen Wilson in one of his earliest roles, and John Voight is a pleasure to watch as he eats up the scenery. But face it, this movie is about snakes, and the titular character is the true star here. Surely, the actors on hand have done much worse, and as far as horror/b-movies about snakes, you could pick up much worse yourself. If you enjoy watching giant snakes (who inexplicably scream) stalk rappers, pop-stars and Angelina Jolie's dad, this is the flick for you. Those seeking genuine thrills, however, may find the film coming up a bit short.

Details

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

11 April 1997 (USA)

Also Known As:

Anaconda

Filming Locations:

Amazonas, Brazil

Box Office

Budget:

$45,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$16,620,887, 13 April 1997

Gross USA:

$65,885,767

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$136,885,767

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cinema Line Film Corporation, Columbia Pictures, Iguana Producciones

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby SDDS (8 channels)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1