Attack of the Crab Monsters(1957)
From the depths of the sea... A TIDAL WAVE OF TERROR!
Attack of the Crab Monsters Synopsis
A group of scientists travel to a remote island to study the effects of nuclear weapons tests, only to get stranded when their airplane mysteriously explodes. The team soon discovers that the tests have given rise to crabs mutated into intelligent, impervious, telepathic giants intent on increasing their numbers by breeding, then travelling to populated areas to feed, and which do not intend to be stopped by their discoverers.
Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) is a science fiction and horror film directed by Roger Corman, released on February 10, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 3m. It stars Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson and Leslie Bradley. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 86 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Corman
- Writers:
- Charles B. Griffith
- Producers:
- Roger Corman
- Cinematographer:
- Floyd Crosby
- Composer:
- Ronald Stein
- Production:
- Los Altos Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
- Budget:
- $70,000
- Status:
- Released
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Attack of the Crab Monsters Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Garland
as Dale Drewer
Pamela Duncan
as Dr. Martha 'Marti' Hunter
Russell Johnson
as Hank Chapman
Leslie Bradley
as Dr. Karl Weigand
Mel Welles
as Jules Deveroux
Richard H. Cutting
as Dr. James Carson
Beach Dickerson
as Seaman Ron Fellows
- Tony Miller
Tony Miller
as Seaman Jack Sommers
Ed Nelson
as Ensign Quinlan
Charles B. Griffith
as Seaman Mac, wears sunglasses
- Maitland Stuart
Maitland Stuart
as Diving-double for male cast
- Robin Riley
Robin Riley
as Diving-double for Pamela Duncan
Key crew
Directed by Roger Corman, written by Charles B. Griffith, produced by Roger Corman.
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Attack of the Crab Monsters Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 86 ratings.
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Attack of the Crab Monsters – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Attack of the Crab Monsters online?
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Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Night Flight Plus, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Attack of the Crab Monsters?
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The main cast of Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) includes Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson, Leslie Bradley and Mel Welles. The film was directed by Roger Corman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Attack of the Crab Monsters released?
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Attack of the Crab Monsters was released on February 10, 1957 and runs for 1h 3m.
Is Attack of the Crab Monsters worth watching?
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Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 86 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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