Synopsis
After witnessing the killing of his mate and offspring at the hands of a reckless Irish captain, a vengeful killer whale rampages through the fisherman's Newfoundland harbor. Under pressure from the villagers, the captain, a female marine biologist, and an Indigenous tribalist venture after the great beast, who will meet them on its own turf.
Key facts
Original language
English
Production companies
Paramount Pictures, Dino De Laurentiis Cinematografica
Home video distributors
Paramount Home Video (United States), Atlantic Film (Sweden), Arena Filmtrade (Sweden)
Setting
Canada
Filming locations
Canada
Trailer
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Titles
| Original title | Orca | English |
| Alternate title | Orca - The Killer Whale | |
| Alternate title | Orca...Killer Whale | |
| VHS home video title | Orca: Mördarvalen | |
| VHS home video title | Orca: Djupets Hämnare |
VHS & home video releases
| VHS | Arena Filmtrade (cat. no. 198803) | Sweden, clamshell |
| VHS | Atlantic Film (cat. no. 1139) | Sweden, clamshell |
| VHS | Paramount Home Video (cat. no. 8935) | 1981, United States, slipcase |
| VHS | Paramount Home Video (cat. no. 8935) | 1992, United States, slipcase |
Versions & editions
| Original version (English) | ||
| Home video VHS | United States | 1981 8935 |
| Home video VHS | United States | 1992 8935 |
| Home video VHS | Sweden | 1139 |
| Home video VHS | Sweden | 198803 |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
