The Crawling Hand
"Astronaut Ordered Blown Up!!!"
Originally released in 1963. The Crawling Hand is a horror/science fiction film. directed by Herbert L. Strock. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, and Peter Breck
Synopsis
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it becomes animate and the alien force which animates it soon possesses his mind as well.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 4, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Budget
$100K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Rod Lauren
as Paul Lawrence
Sirry Steffen
as Marta Farnstrom
Peter Breck
as Steve Curan
Kent Taylor
as Dr. Max Weitzberg
Alan Hale Jr.
as Sheriff Townsend
Ross Elliott
as Deputy Earl Harrison
Beverly Lunsford
as Patsy Townsend
Allison Hayes
as Donna
Ed Werner
as Prof. Farnstrom
Arline Judge
as Mrs. Hotchkiss
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $100,000
Production Companies
- Joseph F. Robertson Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Crawling Hand about?
After an astronaut space capsule is detonated in orbit, with the astronaut begging to be killed, a teenager couple finds a severed arm on a remote beach. The boy takes the arm home, where it become...
Who directed The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand was directed by Herbert L. Strock.
How long is The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Crawling Hand released?
The Crawling Hand was released on September 4, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Crawling Hand?
The main cast of The Crawling Hand includes Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, Peter Breck, Kent Taylor, Alan Hale Jr..