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Hunters of the Reef
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Hunters of the Reef

1978-05-20 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

TV Movie · Adventure

A salvage boat captain is pitted against a better-equipped competitor in a race to locate a sunken wreck in shark-infested waters off the Florida coast.

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Directors
Alexander Singer
Production companies
Paramount Television, Writers Company Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael ParksMichael ParksJim Spanner
Mary Louise WellerMary Louise WellerTracey Russell
William WindomWilliam WindomPanama Cassidy
Felton PerryFelton PerryWinston L.T. St. Andrew
Moosie DrierMoosie DrierMike Spanner
Stephen MachtStephen MachtLa Salle
Katy KurtzmanKaty KurtzmanKris La Salle
Peter BenchleyPeter BenchleyBus Passenger (uncredited)

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