MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1978 โบ Piranha
Piranha (1978)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
When flesh-eating piranhas are accidentally released into a summer resort's rivers, the guests become their next meal.
Cast
Bradford Dillmanas Paul Grogan
Heather Menziesas Maggie McKeown
Kevin McCarthyas Dr. Robert Hoak
Keenan Wynnas Jack
Dick Milleras Buck Gardner
Barbara Steeleas Dr. Mengers
Belinda Balaskias Betsy
Melody Thomas Scottas Laura Dickinson
Bruce Gordonas Colonel Waxman
Barry Brownas Trooper
Paul Bartelas Mr. Dumont
Shannon Collinsas Suzie Grogan
Shawn Nelsonas Whitney
Richard Deaconas Earl Lyon
Facts
| Release date | August 3, 1978 |
| Runtime | 94 min (1h 34m) โ shorter as the 1978 average of 111 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Horror, Science-fiction |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $660,000 |
| Box office | $16,000,000 (24.2ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0078087 |
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Questions
How long is Piranha?
Piranha runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Is Piranha worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 780 votes, which places it #23 of 26 films released in 1978 in this index (top 15%) and #2339 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Piranha?
Piranha was directed by Joe Dante. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gremlins (1984), Innerspace (1987), The 'Burbs (1989).
Who stars in Piranha?
Bradford Dillman as Paul Grogan; Heather Menzies as Maggie McKeown; Kevin McCarthy as Dr. Robert Hoak; Keenan Wynn as Jack; Dick Miller as Buck Gardner; Barbara Steele as Dr. Mengers.
What is Piranha rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Piranha?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/63461.