Empire of the Ants
"For they shall inherit the earth... sooner than you think!"
Originally released in 1977. Empire of the Ants is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Bert I. Gordon. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, and John David Carson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 29, 1977
48 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (124 votes)
Budget
$500K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.5M
5.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Joan Collins
as Marilyn Fryser
Robert Lansing
as Dan Stokely
John David Carson
as Joe Morrison
Albert Salmi
as Sheriff Art Kincade
Jacqueline Scott
as Margaret Ellis
Pamela Susan Shoop
as Coreen Bradford
Robert Pine
as Larry Graham
Edward Power
as Charlie Pearson
Brooke Palance
as Christine Graham
Tom Fadden
as Sam Russell
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $500,000
- Revenue
- $2,500,000
Production Companies
- Cinema 77
- American International Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Empire of the Ants about?
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 gr...
Who directed Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
How long is Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Empire of the Ants released?
Empire of the Ants was released on June 29, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Empire of the Ants?
The main cast of Empire of the Ants includes Joan Collins, Robert Lansing, John David Carson, Albert Salmi, Jacqueline Scott.
Is Empire of the Ants worth watching?
Empire of the Ants has a user rating of 4.9/10 based on 124 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.