

The Crab with the Golden Claws
1991, French. Directed by Stéphane Bernasconi.
Tintin finds himself involved in a mystery related to a drowned man, a can of crabmeat and a ship called Karaboudjan. After investigating the ship, Tintin discovers that the shipment of cans does not contain exactly crabmeat.
- Runtime
- 0h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 2 October 1991
- Original title
- Le Crabe aux pinces d'or
- Country
- Canada, France, Belgium, United States of America
- Written by
- J.D. Smith, Robert Réa, Christophe Poujol
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The Crab with the Golden Claws: quick answers
What comes after The Crab with the Golden Claws?
Next in the series: The Secret of the Unicorn (1991), Red Rackham's Treasure (1991), and Cigars of the Pharaoh (1991).
Is The Crab with the Golden Claws worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Crab with the Golden Claws?
The Crab with the Golden Claws runs 44 minutes (0h 44m).
Does The Crab with the Golden Claws have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Crab with the Golden Claws. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Crab with the Golden Claws parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Crab with the Golden Claws yet.
Which OTT platform is The Crab with the Golden Claws on?
The Crab with the Golden Claws isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 October 1991. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crab with the Golden Claws?
If you liked The Crab with the Golden Claws, try The Secret of the Unicorn, Cigars of the Pharaoh, Red Rackham's Treasure.
Who directed The Crab with the Golden Claws?
The Crab with the Golden Claws (1991) was directed by Stéphane Bernasconi and stars Thierry Wermuth, Christian Pelissier, Yves Barsacq.