Frogs
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Synopsis
Jason Crockett is an aging, grumpy, physically disabled millionaire who invites his family to his island estate for his birthday celebration. Pickett Smith is a free-lance photographer who is doing a pollution layout for an ecology magazine. Jason Crockett hates nature, poisoning anything that crawls on his property. On the night of his birthday the frogs and other members of nature begin to pay Crockett back.
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Frogs ≣ 1972 ≣ Trailer
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Top Cast
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Ray Milland
Jason Crockett
Sam Elliott
Pickett Smith
Joan Van Ark
Karen Crockett
Adam Roarke
Clint Crockett
Judy Pace
Bella Garrington
Lynn Borden
Jenny Crockett
Mae Mercer
Maybelle
David Gilliam
Michael Martindale
Nicholas Cortland
Kenneth Martindale
George Skaff
Stuart Martindale
Lance Taylor Sr.
Charles
Hollis Irving
Iris Martindale
Dale Willingham
Tina Crockett
Hal Hodges
Jay Crockett
Carolyn Fitzsimmons
Lady in Car
Robert Sanders
Young Boy in Car
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.9M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
9.5x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Blees, Robert Hutchison
- Original Score
- Les Baxter
- Original Title
- Frogs
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.9M
- Production Studios
- Peter Thomas Productions, American International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George McCowan
Robert Blees, Robert Hutchison
Les Baxter
Mario Tosi
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
George Edwards, Peter Thomas, Norman T. Herman, James H. Nicholson
Department Leadership Roster
George McCowan
Director
Robert Blees
Screenplay
Robert Hutchison
Screenplay
George Edwards
Producer
Peter Thomas
Producer
Les Baxter
Original Music Composer
Mario Tosi
Director of Photography
Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Frogs
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Frogs about?
Jason Crockett is an aging, grumpy, physically disabled millionaire who invites his family to his island estate for his birthday celebration. Pickett Smith is a free-lance photographer who is doing a pollution layout for an ecology magazine. Jason Crockett hates nature, poisoning anything that crawls on his property. On the night of his birthday the frogs and other members of nature begin to pay Crockett back.
Who directed Frogs?
Frogs was directed by George McCowan.
Who stars in Frogs?
The principal cast of Frogs includes Ray Milland, Sam Elliott, Joan Van Ark, Adam Roarke, Judy Pace.
When was Frogs released and how long is it?
Frogs was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Frogs?
Frogs had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $1.9M at the worldwide box office (9.5 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Frogs?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Frogs was composed by Les Baxter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Frogs?
Frogs holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).