The Last Shark
 

What I wouldn't give to see this thoroughly entertaining Italian Jaws knock-off available uncut on UK DVD.

I'd imagine the rights might be a bit tricky though.

To be honest as a lover of continental trash I would love to see any of the Italian shark movies out on UK DVD.

I'm with you on this one buddy, these films have a certain 'something' that I honestly can't discribe.

I'd like to see Jaws 5: Cruel Jaws from Bruno Mattei, there is a DVD-R doing the rounds, sourced from VHS, but I'd like the real deal! hehe. I know the film will never get a North American release, due to prosecution from the director of Jaws 2: from which this film stole scenes from.

Nothing about it not getting a UK release though! hehe.

Any film that is comprised of scenes stolen from other peoples films HAS to be seen! lol

What I wouldn't give to see this thoroughly entertaining Italian Jaws knock-off available uncut on UK DVD.

Has it actually been released over here? I read about The Last Shark a few years ago and was downloading it off a torrent site, but it was so slow and I just gave up on it after a while. It's definitely something I'd like to see!

last shark was on google video the other week, may still be on there. I picked up a copy from trash-online.

http://bloodyitaliana.blogspot.com/2...hark-1981.html

I've now seen it!!!!

I can't believe they had the nerve to ripoff JAWS so much! That scene of a shark lunging out of the sea and grabbing the guy hanging off a helicopter has to be seen to be believed - how did they think they'd get away with that!? I won't spoil it for anybody that's not seen it. :confused:

Definitely one that Shameless could release... the label sums up the entire movie!

Does anyone know whether this movie is available on DVD anywhere in the world, WITHOUT Japanese subtitles?

i ve got a copy

Is it the one with Japanese subs?

check out pm's mate. I cant put my hand on copy at the moment but info in private message.

just fopund out- my copy got subs

oh that's a shame :( i've been looking around and it doesn't look like there's ANY version of the movie out that doesn't have Japanese subs! would be a scoop for shameless to release. what movie is more shameless than this one? :cool: also it's apparently referenced in the movie grindhouse.

i take that last comment back, it HAS had ONE previous dvd release, in France (http://www.dvdcritiques.com/critique....aspx?dvd=4144 nice photos/menus here) however the soundtrack is in french & has no english subtitles!

according to a post on imdb the picture is in widescreen and looks fantastic. Also a clip is on the US DVD http://www.amazon.com/50-Worst-Movie...7563787&sr=8-1
so it has some kudos haha

the film also has a great shark in it! a great shark v helicopter battle and i loved that scene where the shark drags a pier out to sea.

The Last Shark will be getting an official R2 release in April 2008 from Studio S.
They're the Sweedish label that put out "Inglorious Bastards" not too long ago.

They'll also be releasing Ovidio G. Assonitis' "Tentacles" - nice!

I was just going to blog about the swedish release of last shark (april) after reading this on lovelock and load. Now what puzzles me is whether the dvd will have english audio or subs because the case for the region 2 release I think is in french - as la mort au large or am i perhaps missing something here?

anyhow good to see this film being picked up again.

I'd cross my fingers and go with English dub and Sweedish (removeable) subs :)

a choice between swedish subtitles or "the original" Japanese hhehe :D

Another film I'd love to see released. What's the craic with this film's rights? I know it's getting released in Sweden I think.

Has anyone tracked The Last Shark / The Last Jaws down yet? I keep checking Sazuma and Xploited but they haven't got it in stock yet.

Sssshhhhhhh

Look what I found

http://www.moviesfoundonline.com/last_shark.php

;):popcorn:

thats the same last shark that seems to be all over the net- the subbed one,

I have wondered if legal issues have prevented releases- since it rips off jaws.

Universal had a BIG problem with it. If you ever see the video art (or the film!) you will know why!!!

OK I don't want to put words in Almar's mouth but I think he's open minded to releasing this film, he just needs a little encouragement perhaps.

So hand on heart who would buy this film if Shameless did release it? I for one would get it in a heartbeat.

So Reaper makes that two...

Vip's makes 3.

I'd buy it as well .

' How Sleep the Brave ' and ' The Other Hell ' are 2 films I think would also make good Shameless titles. What do you think Almar .?

And me!!!!

IF it had better (as in understandable:D) audio to boost than the otherwise serviceable "Another World" release I'd seriously consider doubledipping on this meaty slice of shark action done Italiana style.:)

It'd be in a yellow box. I'd buy.

So we gots 5 definites and 1 probably thus far. Come on others, don't be so bashful...

And here's the trailer if your appetite needs whetting ;)

Eh?:confused:
In saying that Almar,I'd buy ****ing Balamory if it was in a Shameless box....:D

I recon you would and all Reap's mate.

You definitely got the 'yellow fever' big style.

I always thought you were one of The Last Shark champions?

I'd get Last Shark too... maybe you can find the scene where they actually blow the shark up at the end? lol As much as i love the cheapskate ending, surely there was a model shark getting blown up for the grand finale?!?!

What's Wrong With Balamory!!!!!

;)

Same here!

I'd give Last Shark a go as I'm a sucker for aquatic thrillers.Especially Jessica Alba !.

Just joking mate.....ANY sort of Eurotrash-and I'm yer man......:D

I'll ask around on Cult Movie Forums ;). We NEED The Last Shark on DVD I say. Yowza!

And here it is: Last Shark thread on Cult Movie Forums.

Let's hope it gets some good feedback.

I first saw l'Ultimo Squalo at elementary school. I was 9 years old!

Our teacher wanted to make a "movie afternoon". She asked us if we had any good videotapes. One guy, Didier, said "My brother has good movies! I'll bring one". 2 days later, we were all sitting in the school TV room watching The Last Shark! 20 kids from 8 to 10! With the teacher sleeping in the back :rofl:

Next on Didier's list was Antropophagous. Luckily (or unluckily for me) the teacher thought it was "maybe" too violent for us...