Piranha 1978
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SplatWhen flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Paul Grogan
as Maggie McKeown
as Dr. Robert Hoak
as Jack
as Buck Gardner
as Dr. Mengers
as Betsy
as Laura Dickinson
as Colonel Waxman
as Trooper
Director:
Writer:
John Sayles, Richard Robinson
Stars:
Bradford Dillman, Heather Menzies, Kevin McCarthy, Keenan Wynn, Dick Miller, Barbara Steele, Belinda Balaski, Melody Thomas Scott, Bruce Gordon, Barry Brown,
Genres:
Horror,Science Fiction
Release Date:
1978 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Piranha
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Paul Grogan
as Maggie McKeown
as Dr. Robert Hoak
as Jack
as Buck Gardner
as Dr. Mengers
as Betsy
as Laura Dickinson
as Colonel Waxman
as Trooper
as Mr. Dumont
as Suzie Grogan
as Whitney
as Earl Lyon
as Barbara Randolph
as David
as Jailer
as TV Pitchman
as Boy in Canoe
as Father in Canoe
as Soldier
as Girl
as Water-skier
as Man in Boat
as Screaming Woman
as Dam Guard
as Brandy
as Swimming Deb (uncredited)
as Dr. Robert Hoak (swimming double) (uncredited)
as Scuba Diver #2 (uncredited)
as Hertz Clerk (uncredited)
as Scuba Diver #1 (uncredited)
as Army Sentry (uncredited)
as Scuba Diver (uncredited)
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