The Crawling Hand (1963) Horror Sci-Fi
The Crawling Hand (1963) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Feb 24, 1966 (US) | Genres Horror, Sci-Fi | Runtime 1h 29m
- Overall Score: ☆ 3.94/10
IMDB: ☆ 3.2/10
The Crawling Hand Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, a teenager finds a severed arm among wreckage on earth. Soon the thing returns to life to murder and posses the young man"s mind.
Tagline: Astronaut Ordered Blown Up!!!
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The Crawling Hand Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1963 (more 1963 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 89 minutes / Sub-Genres: Monsters
Directors: Herbert L. Strock
Stars: Peter Breck, Kent Taylor, Rod Lauren, Alan Hale Jr., Allison Hayes … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Feb 24, 1966Production Co.: Scott Entertainment
Website: http://www.vcientertainment.com/Film-Categories?product_id=785
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Crawling Hand Release Dates In Theaters: Feb 24, 1966, DVD: Aug 10, 2004
Writers: Bill Idelson, Herbert L. Strock, Joe Cranston
Producers: Edward Finch Abrams, Donald J. Hansen, Joseph F. Robertson
Musicians: Marlin Skiles
Cinematographers: Willard Van der Veer
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The Crawling Hand (1963) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Crawling Hand Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Peter Breck | ... | Steve Curan |
| Kent Taylor | ... | Dr. Max Weitzberg |
| Rod Lauren | ... | Paul Lawrence |
| Alan Hale Jr. | ... | Sheriff Townsend (as Alan Hale) |
| Allison Hayes | ... | Donna |
| Sirry Steffen | ... | Marta Farnstrom |
| Arline Judge | ... | Mrs. Hotchkiss |
| Richard Arlen | ... | Lee Barrenger |
| Tristram Coffin | ... | Security Chief Meidel (as Tristam Coffin) |
| Ross Elliott | ... | Deputy Earl Harrison |
| Stan Jones | ... | Funeral Director (as G. Stanley Jones) |
| Jock Putnam | ... | Ambulance Attendant |
| Andy Andrews | ... | Ambulance Attendant |
| Syd Saylor | ... | Soda Shop Owner |
| Edward Wermel | ... | Prof. Farnstrom |
| Beverly Lunsford | ... | Patsy Townsend |
| Les Hoyle | ... | Man |
| Ashley Cowan | ... | Capt. Mel Lockhart (uncredited) |
| Joseph F. Robertson | ... | The Crawling Hand (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Peter Breck, as Steve Curan, passed away at age 82 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 1½" (1.87 m)
Also known as: Peter & Diane - Kent Taylor, as Dr. Max Weitzberg, passed away at age 80 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' (1.83 m) - Rod Lauren – Paul Lawrence
- Alan Hale Jr., as Sheriff Townsend (as Alan Hale), passed away at age 68 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m)
Also known as: Allan Hale Jr. | Alan Hale - Allison Hayes, as Donna, passed away at age 46 in La Jolla, San Diego, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Alison Hayes - Sirry Steffen – Marta Farnstrom
- Arline Judge – Mrs. Hotchkiss
- Richard Arlen, as Lee Barrenger, passed away at age 76 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Virgo, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: Van Mattimore - Tristram Coffin – Security Chief Meidel (as Tristam Coffin)
- Ross Elliott, as Deputy Earl Harrison, passed away at age 82 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Gemini
Also known as: Ross Elliot | Sgt. Ross Elliot | Ross Elloitt | Elliott Lewis - Stan Jones, as Funeral Director (as G. Stanley Jones), passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio
Also known as: G. Stanley Jones | Stanley G. Jones | Stanley Jones - Jock Putnam – Ambulance Attendant
- Andy Andrews – Ambulance Attendant
- Syd Saylor, as Soda Shop Owner, passed away at age 67 in Hollywood, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 10½" (1.79 m)
Also known as: Leo Sailor | Les Sailor | Sid Sailor | Sid Saylor - Edward Wermel – Prof. Farnstrom
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