The Shark Hunter (1979)
A crusty recluse on a Caribbean island who is dedicated to destroying sharks gets involved in a hunt for buried treasure.
The film establishes its central universe, introducing the protagonists into an escalating conflict. Directed by Enzo G. Castellari, this opening movement establishes high visual and thematic stakes that set the narrative journey into motion.
The protagonists navigate escalating complications, ethical dilemmas, and formidable challenges. Starring Franco Nero, Michael Forest, Patricia Rivera, the middle act intensifies dramatic momentum toward an inevitable turning point.
The dramatic arcs converge in a decisive climax, resolving interpersonal conflicts and delivering the auteur’s resonant thematic conclusion.
Franco Nero
as Mike di Donato
Michael Forest
as Donovan (as Mike Forrest)
Patricia Rivera
as Juanita
Jorge Luke
as Acapulco
Enzo G. Castellari
as The Killer (as Enzo Girolami)
Rocco Lerro
as The Thug
Mirta Miller
as Rosy (as Marta Miler)
Eduardo Fajardo
as Gómez
Werner Pochath
as Ramon (as Werner Pochat)Cinematographic negative, aspect ratios & laboratory mastering sheet
| Aspect Ratios | 2.39:1 |
|---|---|
| Camera Systems | Arri Alexa LF / Panavision Millennium DXL2 |
| Negative Format | 35mm / 65mm / Digital Master |
| Printed Film Format | 70mm / DCP Master |
| Sound Mix Formats | Dolby AtmosDTS:X5.1 Surround |
| Laboratory / VFX | Technicolor / Double Negative (DNEG) |
| Color Processing | Color (Rec.709 / DCI-P3 Mastering) |
| Official Runtime | 97 min |
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