Jaws (film) whale. Quint's monologue reveals a similar obsession with sharks; even his boat, the "Orca", is named after the only natural enemy of the white shark. In the novel and original screenplay, Quint dies after being dragged under the ocean by a harpoon tied to his leg, similar to the death of Ahab in Melville's novel. A direct reference to these similarities may be found in Spielberg's draft of the screenplay, which introduces Quint watching the film version of "Moby-Dick"; his continuous laughter prompts other audience members to get up and leave the theater. However, the scene from "Moby-Dick" could not
Orca (film) of Labrador was fabricated in Malta by designer Mario Garbuglia. The 46-year-old Richard Harris insisted on performing his own stunts in the polar sequences, and was nearly killed on several occasions. Reception towards the film was mixed to negative. While praise was given towards the soundtrack by renowned composer Ennio Morricone, many have criticized and dismissed the film due to its similarities to "Jaws". Richard Harris enjoyed his experiences during filming, and took offence at any comparison between "Orca" and "Jaws". Currently, the film holds a 14% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews. Orca (film) Orca (also