Rattlers(1976)
What a horrible way to die! They're waiting to slither you!
Rattlers Synopsis
A herpetologist investigating a series of fatal rattlesnake attacks discovers that the creatures have been infected by a mysterious nerve gas disposed of in the desert by the military.
Rattlers (1976) is a horror film directed by John McCauley, released on April 23, 1976 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Sam Chew Jr., Elisabeth Chauvet, Dan Priest and Ronald Gold. Viewers rate it 4.2 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- John McCauley
- Writers:
- Jerry Golding, John McCauley
- Producers:
- John McCauley
- Cinematographer:
- Irv Goodnoff
- Composer:
- Miles Goodman
- Production:
- Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
- Status:
- Released
Rattlers (1976) Trailer
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Rattlers Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Chew Jr.
as Dr. Tom Parkinson
- Elisabeth Chauvet
Elisabeth Chauvet
as Ann Bradley
- Dan Priest
Dan Priest
as Colonel Stroud
- Ronald Gold
Ronald Gold
as Captain Delaney
- Al Dunlap
Al Dunlap
as General Hinch
- Dan Balentine
Dan Balentine
as Pilot Hawkins
- Gary Van Ormand
Gary Van Ormand
as Woodley
Darwin Joston
as Palmer
- Tony Ballen
Tony Ballen
as Sheriff Gates
Celia Milius
as Woman in Bathtub
- Scott McCartor
Scott McCartor
as Rick (as Scott McCarter)
- Eric Lawson
Eric Lawson
as Guard
Key crew
Directed by John McCauley, written by Jerry Golding and John McCauley, produced by John McCauley.
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Rattlers Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.2/10 from 30 ratings.
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Rattlers – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rattlers online?
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Rattlers (1976) is available to stream on FlixFling, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rattlers?
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The main cast of Rattlers (1976) includes Sam Chew Jr., Elisabeth Chauvet, Dan Priest, Ronald Gold and Al Dunlap. The film was directed by John McCauley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rattlers released?
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Rattlers was released on April 23, 1976 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Rattlers worth watching?
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Rattlers (1976) holds an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rattlers?
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Yes. The official Rattlers trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.