Komodo (1999): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Komodo is a 1999 adventure thriller directed by Michael Lantieri, starring Jill Hennessy as Victoria the Shrink, Kevin Zegers and Jane Conroy. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $207,496 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Michael Lantieri
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Komodo About?
The premise of Komodo without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After Komodo dragon eggs were dumped on a North Carolina island in the 1970s, the hatchlings survived and, twenty years later, have turned the island into their hunting ground. Orphaned teen Patrick, whose parents and dog were killed by the beasts, suffers lingering trauma. With therapist Victoria, he returns to face the reptiles and his fears.
Komodo Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- psychotronic film
- natural horror
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- parents
- young
- man
- female pedal pumping
- island
- komodo dragon
- dog
- north carolina
- australian horror
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- trauma
- return to the scene of the crime
- scene of the crime
- coastline
- aunt nephew relationship
- mother son relationship
- father son relationship
- killing a dog
- teenage boy
- directorial debut
- endangered species
- cover up
- oil company
- psychiatrist
- animal attack
- orphan
- creature feature
- pet door
- death of father
- death of mother
Komodo Cast & Characters
Jill Hennessy leads the cast as Victoria the Shrink, with Kevin Zegers as Patrick Connally and Jane Conroy as Mrs. Connally. Directed by Michael Lantieri; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Lantieri
- Jill Hennessy as Victoria the Shrink
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Kevin Zegers as Patrick Connally - Jane Conroy as Mrs. Connally
- Nina Landis as Annie
Also Starring in Komodo
· 8 more- Billy Burke Oates
- Michael Edward-Stevens Martin Gris
- Paul Gleeson Denby
- Simon Westaway Bracken
- Brian McDermott Sheriff Gordon
- Melissa Jaffer Patrick's Grandmother
- Nique Needles Hippie
- Bruce Hughes Mr. Connally
Komodo Plot Summary
What happens in Komodo 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
During the 1980s, a black market shipment of exotic animals docks at Emerald Isle, North Carolina. A driver transports several creatures to another location. Amid the drive, he notices a pungent scent and pulls the van over, assuming a crate of reptilian eggs has gone bad. He tosses them into the swamp, thinking they’re rotten, and drives off.
Full summary
The whole story of Komodo, scene by scene
Komodo Box Office
Komodo grossed $207,496 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$207.5K
- International
- $207.5K
How Well Do You Know Komodo?
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 type of exotic animal is the main antagonist in the film?
Cars in Komodo
10 cars on screen, including the 1983 Volvo 240 and the 1973 Chevrolet K-10.
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1983 Volvo 240 Main role -
1973 Chevrolet K-10 Important role -
1971 Dodge Sportsman Minor role -
1993 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Komodo Also Known As
9 alternative titles, including “Komodo - Die Dracheninsel” and “Komodo - Insel der Echsen”.
- Also known as
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- Komodo - Die Dracheninsel
- Komodo - Insel der Echsen
- コモド
- Комодо. Остров ужаса
- Κομόντο
- Dragões de Komodo
- Komodo - The Living Terror
- Az óriásgyíkok támadása
- โคตรเหี้ยม ดึกดำบรรพ์พันธุ์ล้างโลก
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Movies Like Komodo
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Curse of the Komodo, Komodo vs. Cobra and Crocodile.
Komodo FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Komodo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Komodo?
Komodo runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Komodo released?
Komodo was released on July 4, 1999.
Who directed Komodo?
Komodo was directed by Michael Lantieri.
More films by Michael Lantieri Who is in the cast of Komodo?
Komodo stars Jill Hennessy as Victoria the Shrink, Kevin Zegers as Patrick Connally and Jane Conroy as Mrs. Connally, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Komodo make at the box office?
Komodo grossed $207,496 worldwide.
Does Komodo have a post-credit scene?
No. Komodo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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