Terror just beneath the surface.
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.
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- Release Date 07/22/1977
- Language English
- Director Michael Anderson
- Editors John Bloom, Marion Rothman, Ralph E. Winters
- Cinematographers Ted Moore, J. Barry Herron
- Producer Luciano Vincenzoni
- Companies DDL Cinematografica, Paramount Pictures, Famous Films Productions, Famous Players
- Budget $17,500,000
| Country | Date | Format | Certification |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Jul 22, 1977 | Theatrical | PG |
| United Kingdom | Jul 28, 1977 | Theatrical | PG |
| SE | Aug 31, 1977 | Theatrical | — |
| Brazil | Dec 15, 1977 | Theatrical | — |
| Germany | Dec 15, 1977 | Theatrical | 12 |
| France | Dec 21, 1977 | Theatrical | U |
| DK | Dec 26, 1977 | Theatrical | 15 |
| Japan | Dec 31, 1977 | Theatrical | G |
| Spain | Feb 25, 1978 | Theatrical | — |
| FI | Jun 3, 1978 | Theatrical | — |
| CO | Jun 28, 1978 | Theatrical | — |
| TR | Sep 17, 1978 | Theatrical | — |
| Brazil | Nov 1, 2006 | Physical | 12 |
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