The Crawling Hand
1963, English. Directed by Herbert L. Strock.
Astronaut Ordered Blown Up!!!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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ArtiflixCast & crew
- Herbert L. StrockDirector
- Rod LaurenPaul Lawrence
- Sirry SteffenMarta Farnstrom
- Peter BreckSteve Curan
- Kent TaylorDr. Max Weitzberg
- Alan Hale Jr.Sheriff Townsend
- Ross ElliottDeputy Earl Harrison
- Beverly LunsfordPatsy Townsend
- Allison HayesDonna
- Ed WernerProf. Farnstrom
- Arline JudgeMrs. Hotchkiss
- Richard ArlenLee Barrenger
- Syd SaylorSoda Shop Owner
Details
- Released
- 4 September 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Cranston, Bill Idelson, Robert M. Young
- Budget
- $100K
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How long is The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does The Crawling Hand have a post-credits scene?
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The Crawling Hand parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Crawling Hand is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Crawling Hand on?
The Crawling Hand is streaming on Cultpix and Artiflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Crawling Hand?
If you liked The Crawling Hand, try The Astronaut, Circle, Gemini Man.
Who directed The Crawling Hand?
The Crawling Hand (1963) was directed by Herbert L. Strock and stars Rod Lauren, Sirry Steffen, Peter Breck.