The Sharkfighters
Landing on a small island not far from Havana, Cuba, Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves joins a Navy scientific project engaged in finding an effective shark repellent to help save the lives of WWII military personnel stranded in shark-infested waters. His zeal for completing the project as fast as possible is explained by his having lost a large percentage of his crew to sharks when his ship was sunk by the Japanese. Against the advice of the others on the project, Staves demands that the new repellent be tested on a live subject surrounded by hungry sharks and will allow no one but himself to be the test subject!
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1956 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Adventure |
| Director | Jerry Hopper |
| Runtime | 73 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.3/10 (9 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The Sharkfighters is an acquired taste at 5.3/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.
Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.
A classic from 1956. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.
— MovieFinder Editorial
🎭 Cast
Victor Mature
Lt. Cmdr. Ben Staves
Karen Steele
Martha Staves
James Olson
Ens. Harold Duncan
Philip Coolidge
Lt. Cmdr. Leonard Evans
Claude Akins
Chief 'Gordy' Gordon
Rafael Campos
Carlos
George N. Neise
Cmdr. George Zimmer (as George Neise)
Nathan Yates
Capt. Ruiz
Jesús Hernández
Vincente
Lorin Johns
Self (as M/Sgt. Lorin Johns)
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