Empire of the Ants (1977) Horror Sci-Fi Adventure
Empire of the Ants (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 2.47/10
IMDB: ☆ 4.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 2.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 0.5/10
Empire of the Ants Plot Synopsis:
Sleazy scam artist Joan Collins tries to sell phony real estate deals down in the Florida everglades. What she and her unsuspecting buyers don't know is the area has been taken over by giant ants!
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A con artist tries to sell bogus real estate deals in an area overrun by giant ants.
Tagline: For they shall inherit the earth... sooner than you think!
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Empire of the Ants Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
Nominations: 2
Production Co.: MGM
Website: https://www.shoutfactory.com/film/film-horror/empire-of-the-ants-jaws-of-satan-double-feature
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Empire of the Ants Release Dates In Theaters: May 15, 2017, DVD: Nov 20, 2001
Writers: H.G. Wells, Jack Turley, Bert I. Gordon
Producers: Samuel Z. Arkoff, Bert I. Gordon
Musicians: Dana Kaproff
Cinematographers: Reginald H. Morris
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Empire of the Ants (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
Empire of the Ants Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Joan Collins | ... | Marilyn Fryser |
| Robert Lansing | ... | Dan Stokely |
| John David Carson | ... | Joe Morrison |
| Albert Salmi | ... | Sheriff Art Kincade |
| Jacqueline Scott | ... | Margaret Ellis |
| Pamela Susan Shoop | ... | Coreen Bradford (as Pamela Shoop) |
| Robert Pine | ... | Larry Graham |
| Edward Power | ... | Charlie Pearson |
| Brooke Palance | ... | Christine Graham |
| Tom Fadden | ... | Sam Russell |
| Irene Tedrow | ... | Velma Thompson |
| Harry Holcombe | ... | Harry Thompson |
| Jack Kosslyn | ... | Thomas Lawson |
| Ilse Earl | ... | Mary Lawson |
| Janie Gavin | ... | Ginny |
| Norman Franklin | ... | Anson Parker |
| Florance McGee | ... | Phoebe Russell (as Florence McGee) |
| Jim Wheelus | ... | Crewman |
| Mike Armstrong | ... | Jim |
| Tom Ford | ... | Pete |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Joan Collins (b. May 23, 1933) – Marilyn Fryser
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6¼" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Dame Joan Collins | Ron & Joan | Joan Collins OBE - Robert Lansing, as Dan Stokely, passed away at age 66 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Gemini, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - John David Carson, as Joe Morrison, passed away at age 57 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: David Carson | Johnny Carson | John Carson - Albert Salmi, as Sheriff Art Kincade, passed away at age 63 in Spokane, Wash.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Albert & Roberta - Jacqueline Scott, as Margaret Ellis, passed away at age 89 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Jacquelyn Scott | Jacquline Scott - Pamela Susan Shoop (b. June 7, 1948) – Coreen Bradford (as Pamela Shoop)
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 7½" (1.71 m)
Also known as: Pamela Shoop | Pamela Susan Shoop-Sweeney - Robert Pine (b. July 10, 1941) – Larry Graham
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Edward Power (b. September 25, 1936) – Charlie Pearson
Sign: Libra
Also known as: Ed Power - Brooke Palance – Christine Graham
- Tom Fadden, as Sam Russell, passed away at age 85 in Vero Beach, Florida, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Irene Tedrow, as Velma Thompson, passed away at age 87 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo - Harry Holcombe, as Harry Thompson, passed away at age 80 in Valencia, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: Harry Halcombe | Harry Holcomb | Harry Holcombe Jr. - Jack Kosslyn, as Thomas Lawson, passed away at age 84 in Calabassas, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - Ilse Earl – Mary Lawson
- Janie Gavin – Ginny
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