The Crawling Hand
“Astronaut Ordered Blown Up!!!”
Synopsis
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it becomes animate and the alien force which animates it soon possesses his mind as well.
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The Crawling Hand (1963) Teaser Trailer: Death by Zombie hand
Type: Clip • Published 2021-10-21
Top Cast
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Rod Lauren
Paul Lawrence
Sirry Steffen
Marta Farnstrom
Peter Breck
Steve Curan
Kent Taylor
Dr. Max Weitzberg
Alan Hale Jr.
Sheriff Townsend
Ross Elliott
Deputy Earl Harrison
Beverly Lunsford
Patsy Townsend
Allison Hayes
Donna
Ed Werner
Prof. Farnstrom
Arline Judge
Mrs. Hotchkiss
Richard Arlen
Lee Barrenger
Syd Saylor
Soda Shop Owner
Tristram Coffin
Security Chief Meidel
Les Hoyle
Astronaut Mel Lockhart
Andy Andrews
Jack Putnam
Stan Jones
The Rivingtons
Juke Box Vocalists
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 4, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert L. Strock
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Idelson, Herbert L. Strock
- Original Title
- The Crawling Hand
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Joseph F. Robertson Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert L. Strock
Bill Idelson, Herbert L. Strock, Joe Cranston, Robert M. Young
Willard Van der Veer
Herbert L. Strock
Joseph F. Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert L. Strock
Director
Bill Idelson
Screenplay
Herbert L. Strock
Screenplay
Joseph F. Robertson
Producer
Willard Van der Veer
Director of Photography
Herbert L. Strock
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crawling Hand
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What is The Crawling Hand about?
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it becomes animate and the alien force which animates it soon possesses his mind as well.
Who directed The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
Who stars in The Crawling Hand?
The principal cast of The Crawling Hand includes Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, Peter Breck, Kent Taylor, Alan Hale Jr..
When was The Crawling Hand released and how long is it?
The Crawling Hand was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).