Piranha
"A hideous death lurked unseen in the river..."
Originally released in 1978. Piranha is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Joe Dante.
Starring Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, and Kevin McCarthy
Synopsis
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 3, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Mixed (723 votes)
Budget
$660K
Production budget
Box Office
$16M
24.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $660,000
- Revenue
- $16,000,000
Production Companies
- New World Pictures
- Chako Film Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Piranha about?
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Who directed Piranha?
Piranha was directed by Joe Dante.
How long is Piranha?
Piranha has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Piranha released?
Piranha was released on August 3, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Piranha?
The main cast of Piranha includes Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn, Dick Miller.
Is Piranha worth watching?
Piranha has a user rating of 6.0/10 based on 723 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.