Killer Fish (1979)

Director
Antonio Margheriti

Main cast
Lee Majors; Karen Black; Margaux Hemingway; Marisa Berenson; James Franciscus

Genres
Adventure

Description
Jewel thieves attempt to recover treasure from piranha infested waters. Mistrust and betrayals happen amongst the gang in the quest for gold.


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