Island Claws(1980)
Mutant crabs with an urge to kill!
Island Claws Synopsis
A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.
Island Claws (1980) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Hernan Cardenas, released on January 1, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot and Jo McDonnell. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Hernan Cardenas
- Writers:
- Hernan Cardenas, Ricou Browning, Colby Cardenas
- Producers:
- Ted Swanson
- Cinematographer:
- James Pergola
- Composer:
- Bill Justis
- Budget:
- $3,500,000
- Status:
- Released
Island Claws (1980) Trailer
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Island Claws Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Lansing
as Moody
Steve Hanks
as Pete Adams
Nita Talbot
as Rosie
- Jo McDonnell
Jo McDonnell
as Jan Raines
Martina Deignan
as Lynn
Barry Nelson
as Dr. McNeal
Tony Rigo
as Joe
Raymond Forchion
as Jean
- Dick Callinan
Dick Callinan
as Frank Raines
- Dolores Sandoz
Dolores Sandoz
as Margarite
- Frank Schuller
Frank Schuller
as Coy
Mal Jones
as Ames
Key crew
Directed by Hernan Cardenas, written by Hernan Cardenas, Ricou Browning and Colby Cardenas, produced by Ted Swanson.
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Island Claws Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 26 ratings.
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Island Claws – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Island Claws online?
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Who stars in Island Claws?
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The main cast of Island Claws (1980) includes Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell and Martina Deignan. The film was directed by Hernan Cardenas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Island Claws released?
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Island Claws was released on January 1, 1980 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Island Claws worth watching?
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Island Claws (1980) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Island Claws?
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