The Crawling Hand(1963)
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The Crawling Hand Synopsis
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it becomes animate and the alien force which animates it soon possesses his mind as well.
The Crawling Hand (1963) is a horror and science fiction film directed by Herbert L. Strock, released on September 4, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, Peter Breck and Kent Taylor. Viewers rate it 3.2 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Herbert L. Strock
- Writers:
- Herbert L. Strock, Bill Idelson, Joe Cranston
- Producers:
- Joseph F. Robertson
- Cinematographer:
- Willard Van der Veer
- Production:
- Joseph F. Robertson Productions
- Budget:
- $100,000
- Status:
- Released
The Crawling Hand (1963) Trailer
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The Crawling Hand Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rod Lauren
as Paul Lawrence
- Sirry Steffen
Sirry Steffen
as Marta Farnstrom
Peter Breck
as Steve Curan
Kent Taylor
as Dr. Max Weitzberg
Alan Hale Jr.
as Sheriff Townsend
Ross Elliott
as Deputy Earl Harrison
- Beverly Lunsford
Beverly Lunsford
as Patsy Townsend
Allison Hayes
as Donna
- Ed Werner
Ed Werner
as Prof. Farnstrom
Arline Judge
as Mrs. Hotchkiss
Richard Arlen
as Lee Barrenger
Syd Saylor
as Soda Shop Owner
Key crew
Directed by Herbert L. Strock, written by Herbert L. Strock, Bill Idelson and Joe Cranston, produced by Joseph F. Robertson.
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The Crawling Hand Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.2/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Crawling Hand – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Crawling Hand online?
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The Crawling Hand (1963) is available to stream on Cultpix, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Crawling Hand?
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The main cast of The Crawling Hand (1963) includes Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, Peter Breck, Kent Taylor and Alan Hale Jr.. The film was directed by Herbert L. Strock. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Crawling Hand released?
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The Crawling Hand was released on September 4, 1963 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is The Crawling Hand worth watching?
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The Crawling Hand (1963) holds an average rating of 3.2 out of 10 from 32 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 The Crawling Hand?
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