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Mako: The Jaws of Death poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 55.5 / 100
1976·Action / Drama / Fantasy·1h 26m

MAKO: THE JAWS OF DEATH

“Filmed without the benefit of cages, mechanical sharks and other protective devices.”

A man accidentally learns that he has a mystical connection with sharks, and is given a strange medallion by a shaman. 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. People enter into his strange world to exploit his weird passion, and he uses the animals to gain revenge on anybody who double crosses him.

Above the Line
William Grefé·DirectorRobert W. Morgan·ScreenplayWilliam Grefé·StoryEmil Deaton·Still PhotographerWilliam Loose·MusicJulio C. Chávez·Editor
Cast
Richard Jaeckel·Sonny SteinJennifer Bishop·KarenBuffy Dee·BarneyHarold Sakata·PeteJohn Davis Chandler·CharlieRichard O'Barry·1st PatrolmanLuke Halpin·3rd PatrolmanDan Fitzgerald·DeputyJerry Albert·MateMarcia Knight·Secretary
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
William Grefé·DirectorAdrienne Bourbeau·First Assistant DirectorGayle DeCamp·First Assistant DirectorGeorge Marvin·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 2
William Grefé·StoryRobert W. Morgan·Screenplay
Camera· 4
Emil Deaton·Still PhotographerRobert N. Gersicoff·Assistant CameraJordan Klein Sr.·Underwater Director of PhotographyJordan Klein Sr.·Underwater Camera
Editing· 3
Julio C. Chávez·EditorRonald Sinclair·EditorMichael Hoyt·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 4
William Loose·MusicPaul Ruhland·MusicBernie Blynder·SoundScott Blynder·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 3
Roger C. Sherman·Art DirectionSusan Kuennen·Makeup ArtistKurt Nagel·Props
Production· 5
William Grefé·ProducerDoro Vlado Hreljanovic·Executive ProducerPaul Joseph·Executive ProducerBob Bagley·Associate ProducerRobert Plumb·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 5
Julio C. Chávez·CinematographyGary Walker·HairstylistGay Ingram·StuntsReed Parham·StuntsLane Chiles·Gaffer
By the Numbers
55.5
OF 100
Master Score
4.3
OF 10
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