
Crab
1982, Spanish. Directed by Román Chalbaud.
Commissioner Leon (Miguel Angel Landa) of the Technical Judicial Police is assigned to the kidnapping of a child of the upper class of Caracas. The details of the kidnapping the attention of Leon, as there is no evidence of violence in the child's home, or witnesses to the abduction. Based on that Leon believes that the hijackers knew the boy and soon begins to suspect several young people from wealthy families of Caracas.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 22 April 1982
- Original title
- Cangrejo
- Country
- Venezuela
- Written by
- Juan Carlos Gené
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What Crab is based on
Crab is adapted from a novel.
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Crab runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
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Crab isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 April 1982. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crab?
If you liked Crab, try Winged Creatures, Sin tetas no hay paraíso, A Call to Spy.
Who directed Crab?
Crab (1982) was directed by Román Chalbaud and stars América Alonso, Yanis Chimaras, Franklin Vírgüez.
What is Crab based on?
Crab is adapted from a novel.