

Island Claws
1980-01-01 · 90 min · ★ 4.7
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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- Directors
- Hernan Cardenas
- Production companies
- Unavailable
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 3,500,000
Top Cast
Robert LansingMoody
Steve HanksPete Adams
Nita TalbotRosie
Martina DeignanLynn
Barry NelsonDr. McNeal
Tony RigoJoe
Raymond ForchionJean
Mal JonesAmes
John FureyChuck
Richard O'BarryCharley
Tommy LaneHaitian ManTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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