Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Horror Sci-Fi
Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 6.00/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.9/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.1/10
Attack of the Crab Monsters Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A group of scientists travel to a remote island to study the effects of nuclear weapons tests, only to get stranded when their airplane explodes. The team soon discovers that the island has been taken over by crabs that have mutated into enormous, intelligent monsters. To add to their problems, the island is slowly sinking into the ocean. Will any of them manage to escape?
Tagline: From the depths of the sea... a tidal wave of terror!
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Attack of the Crab Monsters Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1957 (more 1957 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Attack of the Crab Monsters Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 10, 1957
Producers: Roger Corman, Charles B. Griffith
Musicians: Ronald Stein
Cinematographers: Floyd Crosby
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Attack of the Crab Monsters (1957) Cast (Click to Expand)
Attack of the Crab Monsters Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Garland | ... | Dale Brewer |
| Pamela Duncan | ... | Martha Hunter |
| Russell Johnson | ... | Hank Chapman |
| Leslie Bradley | ... | Dr. Karl Weigand |
| Mel Welles | ... | Jules Deveroux |
| Richard H. Cutting | ... | Dr. James Carson (as Richard Cutting) |
| Beach Dickerson | ... | Seaman Ron Fellows (as Beech Dickerson) |
| Tony Miller | ... | Seaman Jack Sommers |
| Ed Nelson | ... | Lt. Quinlan |
| Robin Riley | ... | Seaman |
| Doug Roberts | ... | Seaman |
| Charles B. Griffith | ... | Seaman Tate (uncredited) |
| Maitland Stuart | ... | Seaman Mac (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Garland, as Dale Brewer, passed away at age 41 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 0½" (1.84 m)
Also known as: Charles Garland | Dick Garland - Pamela Duncan, as Martha Hunter, passed away at age 80 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Russell Johnson, as Hank Chapman, passed away at age 89 in Ba.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: Russell D. Johnson | Russ Johnson - Leslie Bradley – Dr. Karl Weigand
- Mel Welles, as Jules Deveroux, passed away at age 81 in Norfolk, Virg.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Ira Meltcher | Dieter Müller | Mell Welles | Mel Wells - Richard H. Cutting, as Dr. James Carson (as Richard Cutting), passed away at age 59 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Dick Cutting | Richard Cutting - Beach Dickerson, as Seaman Ron Fellows (as Beech Dickerson), passed away at age 81 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius
Also known as: Beach Dickersen | Beech Dickerson | Charles B. Dickerson | Charles Beach Dickerson - Tony Miller – Seaman Jack Sommers
- Ed Nelson, as Lt. Quinlan, passed away at age 85 in Greensboro, North Carol.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Edward Stafford Nelson | Edward Nelson | Edwin Nelson - Robin Riley – Seaman
- Doug Roberts – Seaman
- Charles B. Griffith, as Seaman Tate (uncredited), passed away at age 77 in San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Charles B. Griffith Jr. | Charles Griffith - Maitland Stuart – Seaman Mac (uncredited)
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