The Son of the Shark (1993): Cast
The Son of the Shark is a 1993 crime drama directed by Agnès Merlet, starring Ludovic Vandendaele as Martin, Eric da Silva and Sandrine Blancke. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Agnès Merlet
- Original language
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French - Studio
- In Visible Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Son of the Shark About?
The premise of The Son of the Shark without spoilers.
Martin and Simon, teens, are vandals who meet in Lignan after Martin flees reform school and Simon escapes foster care. Martin, poetic, clings to a gold‑fish book from his mother, dreams of being a shark’s son and courts Marie. Simon, armed with a pocketknife and a fierce will, seems more dangerous, hinting at wounds from their mother’s abandonment.
The Son of the Shark Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- boy
- boy rear nudity
- mooning
- teenage boy
- title directed by female
- shark
- watching a movie
- f rated
- voice over narration
- violence
- vandalism
- thief
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- theft
- stolen bus
- stealing food
- male female relationship
- robbery
- mother son relationship
- juvenile delinquent
- homelessness
- fish
- fish market
- father son relationship
- dysfunctional family
- destruction of property
- bus over cliff
- brother brother relationship
- alienation
- alcoholic
- abandonment
- child abandonment
The Son of the Shark Cast & Characters
Ludovic Vandendaele leads the cast as Martin, with Eric da Silva as Simon and Sandrine Blancke as Marie. Directed by Agnès Merlet; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director Agnès Merlet
- Ludovic Vandendaele as Martin
- Eric da Silva as Simon
- Sandrine Blancke as Marie
- Yolande Moreau as L'automobiliste
Also Starring in The Son of the Shark
· 5 moreMore from Agnès Merlet
One more film directed by Agnès Merlet: Artemisia.
The Son of the Shark Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “더 선 오브 더 샤크” and “鲨鱼的儿子”.
- Also known as
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- 더 선 오브 더 샤크
- 鲨鱼的儿子
- Hajens son
- Сын акулы
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The Son of the Shark FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Son of the Shark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Son of the Shark?
The Son of the Shark runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Son of the Shark released?
The Son of the Shark was released on November 24, 1993.
Who directed The Son of the Shark?
The Son of the Shark was directed by Agnès Merlet.
More films by Agnès Merlet Who is in the cast of The Son of the Shark?
The Son of the Shark stars Ludovic Vandendaele as Martin, Eric da Silva as Simon and Sandrine Blancke as Marie, among 9 credited actors.
Does The Son of the Shark have a post-credit scene?
No. The Son of the Shark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Son of the Shark in?
The original language of The Son of the Shark is French.
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