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1969 · Movie · 1h 33m

Shark

A swarthy, good-looking American named Caine arrives in a small town in Sudan after having escaped government soldiers who nearly arrested him. Looking for an escape, Caine meets up with Anna and Dr. Mallare, a scientist looking for rare fish specimens. Anna convinces Caine to sign on as a deckhand, but Caine finds out he is more than just that. He is a partner as they dive for $2M in gold in shark-infested waters.

My take

A gritty 1960s adventure where a fugitive finds himself tangled in schemes and danger on the waters of Sudan. Perfect for fans of classic action thrillers who want something raw, unpredictable, and steeped in old-school masculine tension.

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Cast

Burt ReynoldsArthur KennedyManuel AlvaradoCarlos BarryBarry Sullivan

Director

Samuel Fuller

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