The jaws of death 1976 stands apart as a legitimately interesting take on the shark in horror trope. Riding the wave of director steven spielbergs blockbuster, this vintage fish tale centers on vietnam veteran sonny stein, a shark breeder who communicates telepathically with the creatures and rents them to aquariums. With richard jaeckel, jennifer bishop, buffy dee, harold sakata. Vietnam vet richard jaeckel sets out to aid his shark friends when he discovers theyre being exploited by aquarium owners in this film, also known as mako. Hollywood thriller horror new release movie jaws 3 english to tamil dubbed. If spielberg does not score with jaws, i daresay this script. Jaws spawned an evitable slew of inferior imitators see also tintorera and the last shark, of which this was one of the first and the weirdest. The jaws of death, directed by william grefe, starring richard jaeckel.
Becoming more and more alienated from normal society, he develops an ability to communicate with sharks telepathically, setting out to destroy anybody who harms sharks. Director william grefe is notorious for such celluloid atrocities as the wild rebels, sting of death, and. That said, having watched it again when i was older, i really enjoyed it. Dan fitzgerald active 1976 2005 genres comedy, thriller, action, crime. Released the year after jaws, mako follows a man richard jaeckel who discovers he. A vietnam veteran with an eerie influence over sharks unleashes his fearsome allies against his enemies. The jaws of death 1976 the creature feature bleachers.
The jaws of death is a 1976 thriller film directed by william grefe. The jaws of death 1976 cast and crew a vietnam veteran with an eerie influence over sharks unleashes his fearsome allies against his enemies. Though it premiered only a year after jaws and contains the operative word in its title, mako. Mako is written larger with jaws of death under in a slightly smaller font. Jun 04, 2018 jaws of death aka mako is a 1976 grindhouse film directed by william grefe and starring richard jaekel, jennifer bishop, harold sakata and buffy dee. The jaws of death 1976 is a shark action, adventure movie starring richard jaeckel and jennifer bishop. He eventually rebukes society and sets out to protect sharks from people. Dont expect much enjoyment here even from a sobaditsgood perspective. Jaws of death 1976 as our most immediate cribjob on the list, mako. The jaws of death or the jaws of death and even killer jaws, but in the opening credits the title appears as mako jaws of death, without the colon. The film was set and shot on location in key west, florida. Many will remember his bizarro jaws coattailer mako. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of mako. Find films and movies featuring dan fitzgerald on allmovie.
Unlike its predecessors, the audience isnt asked to identify with those seeking to wrangle the flesh eating oceanic monsters. Starring richard jaeckel, harold oddjob sakata and jennifer bishop, mako. This outing has jaeckel making a living renting sharks. The jaws of death may not have been a real jaws ripoff, but there isnt much doubt who and what were the intended target of the films nosethumbing tagline. Im glad i did though as its a pretty unique and odd little film. Mako the jaws of death vhs retro style hd mastered 1976. It would have been better for the sharks if it had been. Jun 12, 2015 the jaws of death 1976 pg 91 min horror, thriller july 1976 usa a man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. The jaws of death 1976 richard jaeckel feature horror. After the war, stein finds work in the philippine islands as a marine salvager. The jaws of death 1976 pg 91 min horror, thriller july 1976 usa a man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. Jaws of death aka mako is a 1976 grindhouse film directed by william grefe and starring richard jaekel, jennifer bishop, harold sakata and buffy dee. The jaws of death 1976 pg 91 min horror, thriller july 1976 usa a man. Overall, jaws of death is watchable, but just barely.
The jaws of death 1976 where to watch it streaming. Jaws of death was released only months after spielbergs jaws consumed the globe. Sure, its bmovie fun and certainly silly, but its hearts in. A man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. I remember being disappointed when i was a kid because i wanted jaws all over again and this film even had jaws in the title.
Could be a drama, could be a thriller but its sharks director. Aug 07, 2017 a 1978 promo for the cbs late movie presentation of mako. The characters are all unlikable, especially our sluggish, mentallyunstable hero. The jaws of death on commander usas groovie movies on usa network. Philippines 16 may 1985 davao also known as aka original title mako. Us soldier sonny stein is saved from a pursuing enemy by a mako shark. The film is about a brooding loner who accidentally learns that he has a telepathic and.
William grefe, a director whose filmography is heavy on floridasploitation, directed this very odd, lowbudget tale of a key west man named sonny richard. The jaws of death worthy of the cannon canon listen to find. One day before his death, mako had been confirmed to star in the film tmnt as the voice of splinter. Sure, its bmovie fun and certainly silly, but its hearts in the right place. Mako died in somis, california, on july 21, 2006, at age 72, from esophageal cancer. This particular film print is washed out and blurry, but that doesnt really matter since much of the movie is comprised of simple dialog scenes anyway. The jaws of death with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Filmed without the benefit of cages, mechanical sharks, or other protective devices. Jaws of death 1976 rare killer shark movie youtube. The film is about a brooding loner who accidentally learns that he has a telepathic and emotional connection with sharks. The jaws of death 1976 by dave jackson on feb, 2015 4.
The jaws of death 1976 about a guy who somehow befriends sharks who feast on anyone who rubs him the wrong way. With the success of jaws in the summer of 1976, minor production companies were rushing to produce cheap shark movie imitations. Kevin munroe, director of the film, confirmed that mako had completed his recording. In fact, this films plot falls outside of the usual threatened beach town freak of science treasure hunt triad of. With the worldwide success of jaws in 1975, floridas undisputed king of the bs, william grefe stanley, set out to create his own sharkthemed actioner. During the vietnam war, us soldier sonny stein is saved from a pursuing enemy by a mako shark. The jaws of death 1976 out of 4 william grefes film about a lonely man who befriends the sharks and soon trains them to kill. On this episode of loose cannons, mathew and justin watch the 1976 sharksploitation flick mako. Richard jaeckel, jennifer bishop, buffy dee so i only watched this because it was shark month i dont think i would have come across it otherwise. The jaws of death 1976 film complet en francais a 20170731t21. Universal sued the filmmakers of this claiming it was a jaws ripoff, which it somewhat is but the film owes more to the directors stanley, which was nothing more than a willard rip.
Trailer jaws of death 1976 directed by william grefe. Vietnam vet richard jaeckel sets out to aid his shark friends when he discovers theyre being exploited by aquarium owners in this film, also. William grefe paid three hundred dollars for the van that richard jaeckel drives in the film. Released the year after jaws, mako follows a man richard jaeckel who discovers he has a telepathic link with sharks and sets out to protect the animals from society. A filipino shaman gives him a medallion that helps him develop a.
The jaws of death dared to shoot the action scenes using real sharks. Mako the jaws of death vhs retro style hd mastered 1976 richard jaeckel, jennifer bishop, buffy dee actor, artist, william grefe director format. A filipino shaman gives him a medallion that helps him develop a telepathic rapport with makos. The jaws of death 1976 a man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. Friend and communicator to the sharks, jaeckel and his sharks strike back at profiteers who exploit the graceful animal. With the success of jaws in the summer of 1976, minor.
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