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The Crater Lake Monster (1977) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.12/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.6/10
The Crater Lake Monster Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: The heat of a meteor crashing into the lake incubates a prehistoric egg, which grows into a plesiosaur-like monster that terrifies the community.
Tagline: A beast more frightening than your most terrifying nightmare!
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Type: MovieYear: 1977 (more 1977 movies)
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Crater Lake Monster Release Dates DVD: Aug 10, 2004
Writers: William R. Stromberg, Richard Cardella
Producers: William R. Stromberg
Musicians: Will Zens
Cinematographers: Paul Gentry
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The Crater Lake Monster (1977) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Crater Lake Monster Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Cardella | ... | Steve Hanson |
| Glen Roberts | ... | Arnie Chabot (as Glenn Roberts) |
| Mark Siegel | ... | Mitch Kowalski |
| Bob Hyman | ... | Richard ''Doc'' Calkins |
| Richard Garrison | ... | Dan Turner |
| Kacey Cobb | ... | Susan Patterson |
| Michael F. Hoover | ... | Ross Conway (as Michael Hoover) |
| Suzanne Lewis | ... | Paula Conway |
| Marv Eliot | ... | Jack Fuller |
| Garry Johnston | ... | Blackmailer |
| Sonny Shepard | ... | Robber |
| John Crowder | ... | Mechanic |
| Susy Claycomb | ... | Waitress |
| Hal Scharn | ... | Birdwatcher |
| Mike Simmons | ... | Store Clerk |
| Mary Winford | ... | Lady Customer |
| Jim Goeppinger | ... | Villager |
| Joe Sasway | ... | Ferguson |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Richard Cardella – Steve Hanson
- Glen Roberts – Arnie Chabot (as Glenn Roberts)
Also known as: Glenn Roberts - Mark Siegel – Mitch Kowalski
- Bob Hyman – Richard ''Doc'' Calkins
- Richard Garrison – Dan Turner
Also known as: Rik Garrison - Kacey Cobb – Susan Patterson
- Michael F. Hoover – Ross Conway (as Michael Hoover)
Also known as: Michael Hoover | Mick Hoover | Mike Hoover - Suzanne Lewis – Paula Conway
- Marv Eliot – Jack Fuller
- Garry Johnston – Blackmailer
- Sonny Shepard – Robber
- John Crowder – Mechanic
- Susy Claycomb – Waitress
- Hal Scharn – Birdwatcher
- Mike Simmons – Store Clerk
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