The Day the Fish Came Out (1967): Cast & Plot
The Day the Fish Came Out is a 1967 sci-fi comedy directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, starring Candice Bergen as Electra Brown, Tom Courtenay and Sam Wanamaker. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Mihalis Kakogiannis
- Original language
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Greek - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Day the Fish Came Out About?
The premise of The Day the Fish Came Out without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When a plane transporting a weapon more lethal than a nuclear bomb crashes near Greece, officials disguise themselves as tourists to avoid panic. Their overly casual attire leads the pilots to assume everyone is gay, and the crew is ordered to stay hidden, cutting off communication with rescue. The secrecy sparks a series of mishaps, prompting the remote Greek island to suddenly adopt a tourist‑focused façade.
The Day the Fish Came Out Themes & Keywords
· 19 tags- resort
- tourist
- greek island
- nuclear bomb
- bikini
- dentist
- opening narration
- flamenco dancer
- bare chested male
- dancing
- small town
- telephone call
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- psychotronic film
- man wears underwear
- greece
- archaeologist
- airplane accident
- dominatrix
- radioactivity
The Day the Fish Came Out Cast & Characters
Candice Bergen leads the cast as Electra Brown, with Tom Courtenay as The Navigator and Sam Wanamaker as Elias. Directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mihalis Kakogiannis
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Candice Bergen as Electra Brown -
Tom Courtenay as The Navigator -
Sam Wanamaker as Elias -
Colin Blakely as The Pilot
Also Starring in The Day the Fish Came Out
· 12 moreMore from Mihalis Kakogiannis
More films directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis, best-rated first: The Cherry Orchard, Up, Down and Sideways, Sweet Country and Iphigenia.
The Day the Fish Came Out Plot Summary
What happens in The Day the Fish Came Out from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a remote Greek island called Karos, life takes a drastic turn following a mysterious military incident in 1972, which is set a few years after the actual 1966 Palomares accident involving a US Air Force B-52G bomber and a KC-135 tanker. The story is inspired by this real event, which resulted in four hydrogen bombs being accidentally dropped and temporarily lost over Spain. The film opens with a striking scene where Spanish flamenco dancers explain, through a powerful montage, why the story is set in Greece instead of Spain, setting a tone of mystique and uncertainty.
Full summary
The whole story of The Day the Fish Came Out, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Day the Fish Came Out?
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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The Day the Fish Came Out Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “...Otan ta psaria vgikan sti steria!” and “Όταν τα ψάρια βγήκαν στη στεριά”.
- Also known as
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- ...Otan ta psaria vgikan sti steria!
- Όταν τα ψάρια βγήκαν στη στεριά
- 鱼死之日
- Der Tag, an dem die Fische kamen
- День, когда всплыла рыба
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Fishmen and Their Queen, The Day of the Dolphin and Dead Fish.
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The Fishmen and Their Queen 1995 -
The Day of the Dolphin 1973 -
Dead Fish 2005 -
Fish People 2001 -
The Beach Girls 1982 -
Our Tropical Island 2001 -
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Bikini Girls from the Lost Planet 2006 -
Humanoids from the Deep 1996 -
Gone Fishin’ 1997 -
The Fruit Is Ripe 1977 -
A Fish Called Wanda 1988
The Day the Fish Came Out FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Day the Fish Came Out, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Day the Fish Came Out?
The Day the Fish Came Out runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Day the Fish Came Out released?
The Day the Fish Came Out was released on September 27, 1967.
Who directed The Day the Fish Came Out?
The Day the Fish Came Out was directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis.
More films by Mihalis Kakogiannis Who is in the cast of The Day the Fish Came Out?
The Day the Fish Came Out stars Candice Bergen as Electra Brown, Tom Courtenay as The Navigator and Sam Wanamaker as Elias, among 16 credited actors.
Does The Day the Fish Came Out have a post-credit scene?
No. The Day the Fish Came Out has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Day the Fish Came Out in?
The original language of The Day the Fish Came Out is Greek.
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