Island Claws

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Island Claws

"Mutant crabs with an urge to kill!"

1980

1h 30m

4.7(26 votes)

Horror

Science Fiction

Overview

A biological experiment in Florida goes awry. The result: 8-foot long land crabs which roar loudly and kill everything in sight.

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Cast & Crew

17 members

Acting

Robert Lansing

Moody

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Steve Hanks

Pete Adams

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Nita Talbot

Rosie

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Jo McDonnell

Jan Raines

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Martina Deignan

Lynn

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Barry Nelson

Dr. McNeal

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Tony Rigo

Joe

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Raymond Forchion

Jean

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Dick Callinan

Frank Raines

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Dolores Sandoz

Margarite

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Frank Schuller

Coy

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Mal Jones

Ames

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John Furey

Chuck

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Richard O'Barry

Charley

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Will Knickerbocker

Garland

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Thomas Monahan

Ross

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Tommy Lane

Haitian Man

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