Island Claws
“Mutant crabs with an urge to kill!”
Synopsis
A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.
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Island Claws 1980 Hernan Cardenas
Type: Clip • Published 2010-02-08
Top Cast
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Robert Lansing
Moody
Steve Hanks
Pete Adams
Nita Talbot
Rosie
Jo McDonnell
Jan Raines
Martina Deignan
Lynn
Barry Nelson
Dr. McNeal
Tony Rigo
Joe
Raymond Forchion
Jean
Dick Callinan
Frank Raines
Dolores Sandoz
Margarite
Frank Schuller
Coy
Mal Jones
Ames
John Furey
Chuck
Richard O'Barry
Charley
Will Knickerbocker
Garland
Thomas Monahan
Ross
Tommy Lane
Haitian Man
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hernan Cardenas
- Screenplay & Story
- Hernan Cardenas, Ricou Browning, Colby Cardenas, Jack Cowden
- Original Score
- Bill Justis
- Original Title
- Island Claws
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $3.5M
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hernan Cardenas
Hernan Cardenas, Ricou Browning, Colby Cardenas, Jack Cowden
Bill Justis
James Pergola
Ronald Sinclair
Hernan Cardenas, Ted Swanson, Dario Cardenas
Department Leadership Roster
Hernan Cardenas
Director
Ted Swanson
Producer
Ricou Browning
Writer
James Pergola
Director of Photography
Jack Cowden
Writer
Bill Justis
Original Music Composer
Ronald Sinclair
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Island Claws
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Island Claws about?
A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.
Who directed Island Claws?
Island Claws was directed by Hernan Cardenas.
Who stars in Island Claws?
The principal cast of Island Claws includes Robert Lansing, Steve Hanks, Nita Talbot, Jo McDonnell, Martina Deignan.
When was Island Claws released and how long is it?
Island Claws was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Island Claws?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Island Claws was composed by Bill Justis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Island Claws?
Island Claws holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).