The Sharkfighters
"FIGHTING THE TERROR OF THE SEAS!"
Originally released in 1956. The Sharkfighters is a adventure film. directed by Jerry Hopper. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Victor Mature, Karen Steele, and James Olson
Synopsis
Landing on a small island not far from Havana, Cuba, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves joins a Navy scientific project engaged in finding an effective shark repellent to help save the lives of WWII military personnel stranded in shark-infested waters. His zeal for completing the project as fast as possible is explained by his having lost a large percentage of his crew to sharks when his ship was sunk by the Japanese. Against the advice of the others on the project, Staves demands that the new repellent be tested on a live subject surrounded by hungry sharks and will allow no one but himself to be the test subject!
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 1, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (10 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Victor Mature
as Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves
Karen Steele
as Martha Staves
James Olson
as Ens. Harold Duncan
Philip Coolidge
as Lt. Cmdr. Leonard Evans
Claude Akins
as Chief 'Gordy' Gordon
Rafael Campos
as Carlos
George N. Neise
as Cmdr. George Zimmer (as George Neise)
Nathan Yates
as Capt. Ruiz
Jesús Hernández
as Vincente
Lorin Johns
as Self (as M/Sgt. Lorin Johns)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Formosa Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sharkfighters about?
Landing on a small island not far from Havana, Cuba, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves joins a Navy scientific project engaged in finding an effective shark repellent to help save the lives of WWII military per...
Who directed The Sharkfighters?
The Sharkfighters was directed by Jerry Hopper.
How long is The Sharkfighters?
The Sharkfighters has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was The Sharkfighters released?
The Sharkfighters was released on November 1, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Sharkfighters?
The main cast of The Sharkfighters includes Victor Mature, Karen Steele, James Olson, Philip Coolidge, Claude Akins.