Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) Horror Sci-Fi
Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated PG | Threatrical May 07, 2017 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 37m
- Overall Score: ☆ 5.60/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.7/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 5.5/10
Kingdom of the Spiders Plot Synopsis:
Investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals, vet Rack Hansen discovers that his town lies in the path of hoards of migrating tarantulas. Before he can take action, the streets are overrun by killer spiders, trapping a small group of towns folk in a remote hotel.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: Investigating the mysterious deaths of a number of farm animals, vet Rack Hansen discovers that his...
Tagline: A new species of horror is born.
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Kingdom of the Spiders Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG
Runtime: 97 minutes / Horror Genres: Creatures
Directors: John ''Bud'' Cardos
Stars: William Shatner, Tiffany Bolling, Woody Strode, Lieux Dressler, David McLean … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date May 07, 2017Nominations: 4
Production Co.: Dimension Pictures
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Kingdom of the Spiders Release Dates In Theaters: May 07, 2017, Blu-ray: Mar 26, 2019, DVD: Sep 16, 2003
Writers: Richard Robinson, Alan Caillou, Jeffrey M. Sneller
Producers: Henry Fownes, J. Bond Johnson, Igo Kantor, Jeffrey M. Sneller
Cinematographers: John Arthur Morrill
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Kingdom of the Spiders (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
Kingdom of the Spiders Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| William Shatner | ... | Rack Hansen |
| Tiffany Bolling | ... | Diane Ashley |
| Woody Strode | ... | Walter Colby |
| Lieux Dressler | ... | Emma Washburn |
| David McLean | ... | Gene Smith |
| Natasha Ryan | ... | Linda Hansen |
| Altovise Davis | ... | Birch Colby |
| Joe Ross | ... | Vern Johnson |
| Marcy Lafferty | ... | Terry Hansen |
| Adele Malis-Morey | ... | Betty Johnson (as Adele Malis) |
| Roy Engel | ... | Mayor Connors |
| Hoke Howell | ... | Earl Forbes |
| Bill Coontz | ... | Clyde (as Bill Foster) |
| Whitey Hughes | ... | The Baron |
| Jay Lawrence | ... | Deputy |
| Bettie Bolling | ... | Mildred |
| Anita Merritt | ... | Waitress (as Juanita Merritt) |
| Nadia Caillou | ... | Screaming Woman |
| Valla Rae McDade | ... | Screaming Woman |
| Jon-Jon | ... | Injured Boy |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- William Shatner (b. March 22, 1931) – Rack Hansen
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: William & Marcy - Tiffany Bolling (b. February 6, 1947) – Diane Ashley
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Also known as: Tiffany R. Bolling - Woody Strode, as Walter Colby, passed away at age 80 in Glendora, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Woodrow Strode | Woody Stroode - Lieux Dressler (b. February 27, 1930) – Emma Washburn
Sign: Pisces - David McLean, as Gene Smith, passed away at age 73 in Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m)
Also known as: David Eden - Natasha Ryan (b. May 14, 1970) – Linda Hansen
Sign: Taurus - Altovise Davis, as Birch Colby, passed away at age 65 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Also known as: Altovise Davis aka Sammy Jr. & Altovise | Sammy Jr. & Altovise | Altovise Gore - Joe Ross (b. May 25, 1926) – Vern Johnson
Sign: Gemini - Marcy Lafferty (b. June 21, 1946) – Terry Hansen
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Marcy Brown | William & Marcy | Marcy Lafferty Shatner - Adele Malis-Morey, as Betty Johnson (as Adele Malis), passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Adele Malis - Roy Engel, as Mayor Connors, passed away at age 67 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Roy Engels | Roy Engle - Hoke Howell, as Earl Forbes, passed away at age 67 in Burbank, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 6' 1" (1.85 m) - Bill Coontz, as Clyde (as Bill Foster), passed away at age 60 in Van Buren, Arkansas, USA.
Sign: Virgo
Also known as: Billy Coontz | William Coontz | Jefferson County | Bill Foster | William B. Foster | William Foster | Willard 'Bill' Koontz - Whitey Hughes, as The Baron, passed away at age 88 in Arizona, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: Robert 'Whitey' Hughes | Robert Hughes | Whitey Hughs - Jay Lawrence – Deputy
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