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Killer Shark (1950): Cast

Killer Shark (1950) movie poster

Killer Shark is a 1950 adventure film directed by Budd Boetticher, starring Roddy McDowall as Ted White, Dickie Moore and Douglas Fowley. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes.

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Killer Shark (1950) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Budd Boetticher
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Killer Shark About?

The premise of Killer Shark without spoilers.

A college student on vacation joins his father, the captain of a shark‑hunting vessel, for a day at sea. His careless mistake leads to a collision that leaves his father and a crewman severely wounded. Determined to redeem himself, he assembles a new crew and sets out again to hunt the shark, only to discover that the expedition spirals far beyond his expectations.

Killer Shark Themes & Keywords

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  • sharksploitation
  • killer shark
  • shark
  • deep sea
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Cast & crew

Killer Shark Cast & Characters

Roddy McDowall leads the cast as Ted White, with Dickie Moore as Jonesy and Douglas Fowley as Louie Bracado. Directed by Budd Boetticher; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Budd Boetticher

More films directed by Budd Boetticher: Arruza, Comanche Station, The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond and Westbound.

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FAQ

Killer Shark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Killer Shark, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Killer Shark?

Killer Shark runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Killer Shark released?

Killer Shark was released on March 19, 1950.

Who directed Killer Shark?

Killer Shark was directed by Budd Boetticher.

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Who is in the cast of Killer Shark?

Killer Shark stars Roddy McDowall as Ted White, Dickie Moore as Jonesy and Douglas Fowley as Louie Bracado, among 13 credited actors.

Does Killer Shark have a post-credit scene?

No. Killer Shark has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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