The Giant Claw
“Flying beast out of prehistoric skies!”
Synopsis
Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant turkey-like bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture.
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The Giant Claw (1957) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-11
Top Cast
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Jeff Morrow
Mitchell 'Mitch' MacAfee
Mara Corday
Sally Caldwell
Morris Ankrum
Lt. Gen. Edward Considine
Louis Merrill
Pierre Broussard
Edgar Barrier
Dr. Karol Noymann
Robert Shayne
Gen. Van Buskirk
Frank Griffin
Pete - Pilot
Clark Howat
Maj. Bergen
Morgan Jones
Lieutenant, Radar Officer
Benjie Bancroft
Civil Aeronautics Board Member (uncredited)
Brad Brown
Pool Party Diver (uncredited)
Al Cantor
AF Projectionist (uncredited)
George Cisar
Admonishing Man on Airliner (uncredited)
Bud Cokes
Civil Aeronautics Board Member (uncredited)
Leonard P. Geer
Paramedic (uncredited)
Dabbs Greer
Fighter Pilot, (archive footage) (uncredited)
Sol Murgi
Civil Aeronautics Board Member (uncredited)
Fred F. Sears
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 13, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gangelin, Samuel Newman
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Jacques Belasco, Max Steiner, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, George Antheil, John Leipold
- Original Title
- The Giant Claw
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Paul Gangelin, Samuel Newman
Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Jacques Belasco, Max Steiner, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, George Antheil, John Leipold
Benjamin H. Kline
Saul A. Goodkind, Anthony DiMarco
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Gangelin
Screenplay
Fred F. Sears
Director
Samuel Newman
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Anthony DiMarco
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Giant Claw
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Giant Claw about?
Global panic ensues when it is revealed that a mysterious UFO is actually a giant turkey-like bird that flies at supersonic speed and has no regard for life or architecture.
Who directed The Giant Claw?
The Giant Claw was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in The Giant Claw?
The principal cast of The Giant Claw includes Jeff Morrow, Mara Corday, Morris Ankrum, Louis Merrill, Edgar Barrier.
When was The Giant Claw released and how long is it?
The Giant Claw was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Giant Claw?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Giant Claw was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, Jacques Belasco, Max Steiner, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, George Antheil, John Leipold.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Giant Claw?
The Giant Claw holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).