Cyclone (1978): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch
Cyclone is a 1978 horror film directed by René Cardona Jr., starring Mario Almada as Pitorro, Lionel Stander and Arthur Kennedy. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes. Stream it on Best of British Tv and Cultpix, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and FlixFling.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- René Cardona Jr.
- Genre
- Horror
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Productora Fílmica Real
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cyclone About?
The premise of Cyclone without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a violent storm forces an airplane to crash into the sea, a handful of survivors cling to a small tour boat. Stranded under relentless sun with scarce food and water, desperation drives them to cannibalism. Just as rescue aircraft arrive, ferocious sharks circle, turning the rescue into a lethal showdown.
Cyclone Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- boat
- shark
- stranded
- disaster at sea
- survival
- dead dog
- cyclone
- tropical storm
- storm
- blood
- dehydration
- airplane crash
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- burial at sea
- sinking ship
- dead body
- rowboat
- rescue
- bare chested man
- man wears a tank top
- disaster
- shark feature
- creature feature
- cannibalism
- killing a dog
- animal attack
- killer shark
- dog
- one word title
- shark attack
- independent film
Where to Watch Cyclone
Stream it on Best of British Tv and Cultpix, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Cyclone Cast & Characters
Mario Almada leads the cast as Pitorro, with Lionel Stander as Taylor and Arthur Kennedy as Priest. Directed by René Cardona Jr.; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director René Cardona Jr.
- Mario Almada as Pitorro
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Lionel Stander as Taylor -
Arthur Kennedy as Priest -
Carroll Baker as Sheila
Also Starring in Cyclone
· 13 more- Hugo Stiglitz Pilot
- René Cardona
- Olga Karlatos Monica
- Andrés García Andrés
- Erika Carlsson Tanya
- Gerardo Zepeda
- Carlos East
- Mike Moroff Mickey
- René Cardona III Thomas
- Stefania D'Amario Linda
- Milton Rodríguez
- Edith González Tiersa
- Fernando Palavicini
Cyclone Plot Summary
What happens in Cyclone from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The Caribbean Sea off the coast of Mexico becomes a stage for a deadly test of will as a looming cyclone triggers a warning that goes largely unheeded. A small passenger plane, a tour boat, and a fishing trawler press on through the approaching storm, each believing they can ride out the weather. In the chaos, the fishing vessel springs a leak and sinks, forcing its crew to abandon ship. The airplane, battered by the waves, crashes into the sea, taking many lives and leaving a handful of survivors to cling to debris and fate. The tour boat’s motor falters, its systems fail, and one tourist is swept overboard, drowning in the churn of the sea.
Full summary
The whole story of Cyclone, scene by scene
Cyclone Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Cyclone.
How Well Do You Know Cyclone?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What natural disaster triggers the chain of events in the film?
Cyclone Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Terror Storm” and “Ciclón”.
- Also known as
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- Terror Storm
- Ciclón
- Cyclones
- Tornado
- Ciclone
- O Ciclone
- Циклон
- 海啸大白鲨
- 海嘯大白鯊
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Movies Like Cyclone
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shark Waters, Shark Bait and Crocodile.
Cyclone FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Cyclone, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cyclone?
Cyclone runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was Cyclone released?
Cyclone was released on July 21, 1978.
Who directed Cyclone?
Cyclone was directed by René Cardona Jr.
More films by René Cardona Jr. Who is in the cast of Cyclone?
Cyclone stars Mario Almada as Pitorro, Lionel Stander as Taylor and Arthur Kennedy as Priest, among 17 credited actors.
Where can I watch Cyclone?
In the US, Cyclone is streaming on Best of British Tv, Cultpix and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).
Does Cyclone have a post-credit scene?
No. Cyclone has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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