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A hideous death lurked unseen in the river... - Piranha
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Title: Piranha

Release Date: 3 Aug 1978

Runtime: 1h 34m

Genre: Horror, Science Fiction

Director: New World Pictures, Chako Film Company

Production Companies: New World Pictures, Chako Film Company

Overview: When flesh-eating piranhas are accidently released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.

Additional Information

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Ratings

Average Vote: 5.934 (674 votes)

Cast

  • Paul Grogan: Bradford Dillman
  • Maggie McKeown: Heather Menzies
  • Dr. Robert Hoak: Kevin McCarthy
  • Jack: Keenan Wynn
  • Buck Gardner: Dick Miller
  • Dr. Mengers: Barbara Steele
  • Betsy: Belinda Balaski
  • Laura Dickinson: Melody Thomas Scott
  • Colonel Waxman: Bruce Gordon
  • Trooper: Barry Brown
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