Attack of the Crab Monsters
“From the depths of the sea... A TIDAL WAVE OF TERROR!”
Synopsis
A group of scientists travel to a remote island to study the effects of nuclear weapons tests, only to get stranded when their airplane mysteriously explodes. The team soon discovers that the tests have given rise to crabs mutated into intelligent, impervious, telepathic giants intent on increasing their numbers by breeding, then travelling to populated areas to feed, and which do not intend to be stopped by their discoverers.
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Allan Arkush on ATTACK OF THE CRAB MONSTERS
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-04-01
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Richard Garland
Dale Drewer
Pamela Duncan
Dr. Martha 'Marti' Hunter
Russell Johnson
Hank Chapman
Leslie Bradley
Dr. Karl Weigand
Mel Welles
Jules Deveroux
Richard H. Cutting
Dr. James Carson
Beach Dickerson
Seaman Ron Fellows
Tony Miller
Seaman Jack Sommers
Ed Nelson
Ensign Quinlan
Charles B. Griffith
Seaman Mac, wears sunglasses
Maitland Stuart
Diving-double for male cast
Robin Riley
Diving-double for Pamela Duncan
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 10, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 4, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$70K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Corman
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Griffith
- Original Score
- Ronald Stein
- Original Title
- Attack of the Crab Monsters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 3m
- Production Budget
- $70K
- Production Studios
- Los Altos Productions, Allied Artists Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Corman
Charles B. Griffith
Ronald Stein
Floyd Crosby
Charles Gross Jr.
Roger Corman
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Corman
Director
Charles Gross Jr.
Editor
Roger Corman
Producer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Charles B. Griffith
Screenplay
Ronald Stein
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Attack of the Crab Monsters about?
A group of scientists travel to a remote island to study the effects of nuclear weapons tests, only to get stranded when their airplane mysteriously explodes. The team soon discovers that the tests have given rise to crabs mutated into intelligent, impervious, telepathic giants intent on increasing their numbers by breeding, then travelling to populated areas to feed, and which do not intend to be stopped by their discoverers.
Who directed Attack of the Crab Monsters?
Attack of the Crab Monsters was directed by Roger Corman.
Who stars in Attack of the Crab Monsters?
The principal cast of Attack of the Crab Monsters includes Richard Garland, Pamela Duncan, Russell Johnson, Leslie Bradley, Mel Welles.
When was Attack of the Crab Monsters released and how long is it?
Attack of the Crab Monsters was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Attack of the Crab Monsters?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Attack of the Crab Monsters was composed by Ronald Stein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Attack of the Crab Monsters?
Attack of the Crab Monsters holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).