The Curse of the Claw
Synopsis
Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned before his sixtieth birthday the curse of the claw will kill him. He sets sail to return it but falls for the ship's female officer, who throws the claw overboard, killing everybody but Kevin. Years later the claw has returned and on his sixtieth birthday Kevin finds his wife Agatha dead, the claw beside her. He finally sends the claw back to the Naga hills, breaking the curse but sending him back in time to his childhood, his relatives still alive.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jim Franklin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Palin, Terry Jones
- Original Title
- The Curse of the Claw
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jim Franklin
Michael Palin, Terry Jones
John Jarvis
Department Leadership Roster
Jim Franklin
Director
Michael Palin
Writer
Terry Jones
Writer
John Jarvis
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Curse of the Claw
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What is The Curse of the Claw about?
Sir Kevin Orr is anxious to return the Sacred Claw of the Naga hills given him as a child by his uncle Jack but warned that unless it is returned before his sixtieth birthday the curse of the claw will kill him. He sets sail to return it but falls for the ship's female officer, who throws the claw overboard, killing everybody but Kevin. Years later the claw has returned and on his sixtieth birthday Kevin finds his wife Agatha dead, the claw beside her. He finally sends the claw back to the Naga hills, breaking the curse but sending him back in time to his childhood, his relatives still alive.
Who directed The Curse of the Claw?
The Curse of the Claw was directed by Jim Franklin.
Who stars in The Curse of the Claw?
The principal cast of The Curse of the Claw includes Michael Palin, Hilary Mason, Tenniel Evans, Aubrey Morris, Judy Loe.
When was The Curse of the Claw released and how long is it?
The Curse of the Claw was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 30m.