Piranha (1978)

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A waitress from the Holiday Inn where the director and crew were staying stood in for Heather Menzies during the topless shots because Menzies was concerned that her husband might not approve of the nude scene.

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Quote: Whitney

The piranhas...

Buck Gardner

What about the goddamn piranhas?

Whitney

They're eating the guests, sir.

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Cast
Bradford Dillman Paul Grogan
Heather Menzies Maggie McKeown
Kevin McCarthy Dr. Robert Hoak
Keenan Wynn Jack
Dick Miller Buck Gardner
Barbara Steele Dr. Mengers
Belinda Balaski Betsy
Melody Thomas Scott Laura Dickinson
Bruce Gordon Colonel Waxman
Barry Brown Trooper
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Name Piranha
US Release Aug. 3, 1978
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Runtime 92
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  • a reported budget of $600,000
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