The Severed Arm
“THERE'S A PSYCHO LOOSE WITH AN AXE!”
Synopsis
Trapped in a cave, five men cut the arm off of another companion in order to ward off starvation. After they are saved, their victim seeks revenge on them one by one.
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THE SEVERED ARM - (1973) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-11-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 2, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thomas S. Alderman
- Screenplay & Story
- Darrel Presnell, Tom Alderman
- Original Score
- Phillan Bishop
- Original Title
- The Severed Arm
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thomas S. Alderman
Darrel Presnell, Tom Alderman, Marc B. Ray, Larry Alexander
Phillan Bishop
Robert Maxwell
Sonny Klein, Joe Ravetz
Gary Adelman, Darrel Presnell
Department Leadership Roster
Thomas S. Alderman
Director
Darrel Presnell
Screenplay
Gary Adelman
Producer
Tom Alderman
Screenplay
W.B. Moon
Production Design
Sonny Klein
Editor
Joe Ravetz
Editor
Robert Maxwell
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Severed Arm
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What is The Severed Arm about?
Trapped in a cave, five men cut the arm off of another companion in order to ward off starvation. After they are saved, their victim seeks revenge on them one by one.
Who directed The Severed Arm?
The Severed Arm was directed by Thomas S. Alderman.
Who stars in The Severed Arm?
The principal cast of The Severed Arm includes Deborah Walley, David G. Cannon, Paul Carr, Marvin Kaplan, John Crawford.
When was The Severed Arm released and how long is it?
The Severed Arm was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Severed Arm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Severed Arm was composed by Phillan Bishop.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Severed Arm?
The Severed Arm holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).