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Empire of the Ants
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Empire of the Ants

1977-06-29 · 89 min · ★ 4.9

Horror · Science Fiction

A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be developed. After the group arrives on a small island, they find it has been overrun by giant mutated ants, brought on by the dumping of toxic waste in the area.

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Directors
Bert I. Gordon
Production companies
Cinema 77, American International Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000
Revenue
USD 2,500,000

Top Cast

Joan CollinsJoan CollinsMarilyn Fryser
Robert LansingRobert LansingDan Stokely
John David CarsonJohn David CarsonJoe Morrison
Albert SalmiAlbert SalmiSheriff Art Kincade
Jacqueline ScottJacqueline ScottMargaret Ellis
Pamela Susan ShoopPamela Susan ShoopCoreen Bradford
Robert PineRobert PineLarry Graham
Edward PowerEdward PowerCharlie Pearson
Brooke PalanceChristine Graham
Tom FaddenTom FaddenSam Russell
Irene TedrowIrene TedrowVelma Thompson
Harry HolcombeHarry HolcombeHarry Thompson
Jack KosslynJack KosslynThomas Lawson
Ilse EarlMary Lawson
Janie GavinGinny
Norman FranklinAnson Parker
Florance McGeeFlorance McGeePhoebe Russell
Jim WheelusCrewman
Mike ArmstrongJim
Tom FordPete

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