The Sharkfighters
The Sharkfighters is a 1956 American film about U.S. Navy scientists working to invent a shark repellent to help protect military personnel at sea. Directed by Jerry Hopper, it starred Victor Mature, James Olson, and Claude Akins
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[edit] Plot
In 1943, U.S. Navy scientists and civilian marine biologists collaborate to devise a shark repellent to help downed World War II pilots in shark-infested open water. One scientist, however, cuts corners to finish the project more quickly, and the ineffective repellent results in a young man being killed. The repentant scientist attempts to redeem himself by creating a proper repellent, even at the cost of his own life.[1][2]
[edit] Cast
- Victor Mature ... Lt. Commander Ben Staves
- James Olson ... Ensign Harold Duncan
- Claude Akins ... Chief "Gordy" Gordon
- George Neise ... Commander George Zimmer
- Karen Steele ... Martha Staves
- Philip Coolidge ... Lt. Commander Leonard Evans
- Rafael Campos ... Carlos
- Nathan Yates ... Captain Ruiz
[edit] Production
Samuel Goldwyn Jr. produced the film for Formosa Productions. Lawrence Roman and John Robinson wrote the screenplay based on an original story by Jo Napoleon and Art Napoleon. Jerry Hopper directed, and Lee Garmes was director of photography.[1]
[edit] Release
The color film was released in November 1956 by United Artists.[1]
[edit] Adaptations
The film was adapted as the Dell Comics comic book Four Color #762 (Jan. 1957), cover-titled The Sharkfighters. The 34-page story, by an unknown writer, was penciled and inked by John Buscema.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ a b c The Sharkfighters at Turner Classic Movies
- ^ The Sharkfighters at All Movie Guide via The New York Times
- ^ Four Color #762 at the Grand Comics Database
