Empire of the Ants (1977): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Empire of the Ants is a 1977 adventure horror film directed by Bert I. Gordon, starring Joan Collins, Robert Pine and Albert Salmi. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes and earned $970 worldwide. Critics gave it 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Bert I. Gordon
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Empire of the Ants About?
The premise of Empire of the Ants without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A con artist, Marilyn Fryser, and a ruthless ship captain devise a scheme to exploit investors. When the unsuspecting group arrives at a remote island, they discover a terrifying reality: toxic waste has created giant ants, and the insects are determined to destroy everything in their path. The investors must fight for survival against the monstrous threat.
Empire of the Ants Themes & Keywords
· 36 tags- giant ant
- ant
- when animals attack
- cult film
- formicary
- grindhouse film
- psychotronic film
- kneed in the groin
- natural horror
- creature feature
- based on the works of h.g. wells
- sugar processing factory
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- z movie
- artist
- hypnotized woman
- real estate
- florida
- the everglades florida
- real estate scam
- radioactive material
- mutant
- island
- radioactive
- radioactive waste
- boat
- monster
- real estate agent
- insect
- giant insect
- ant attack
- based on novel
- independent film
- insect in title
- four word title
- b movie
- animal in title
Empire of the Ants Cast
Joan Collins leads the cast, with Robert Pine and Albert Salmi. Directed by Bert I. Gordon; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Bert I. Gordon
Also Starring in Empire of the Ants
· 6 moreMore from Bert I. Gordon
More films directed by Bert I. Gordon: Satan’s Princess, The Big Bet, The Witching and Let’s Do It!.
Empire of the Ants Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Empire of the Ants 5% on Rotten Tomatoes and 26 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 5% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 26 Metascore
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TMDB 49% User score
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Empire of the Ants Plot Summary
What happens in Empire of the Ants from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the film begins, it offers a captivating exploration of the complex social structures of ants, emphasizing their dependence on pheromones for communication. This intricate system acts as an irresistible force, prompting specific reactions from the ants without any room for personal choices. In contrast, humans enjoy a certain freedom from such rigid biological constraints. However, that brief respite is abruptly interrupted by the deliberate disposal of radioactive waste into the ocean, triggering a series of events with dramatic repercussions.
Full summary
The whole story of Empire of the Ants, scene by scene
Empire of the Ants Box Office
Empire of the Ants grossed $970 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$970
Empire of the Ants Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Empire Of The Ants ≣ 1977 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Empire of the Ants?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What communication method do ants rely on, as described in the movie?
Cars in Empire of the Ants
15 cars on screen, including the 1967 Chevrolet Caprice and the Cushman Truckster.
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1967 Chevrolet Caprice Important role -
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1972 Dodge Polara Important role -
1961 Ford B-Series Minor role
Empire of the Ants Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “Angriff der Nuklearmonster” and “El imperio de las hormigas”.
- Also known as
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- Angriff der Nuklearmonster
- El imperio de las hormigas
- Killer Termiten
- In der Gewalt der Riesenameisen
- L'Empire des fourmis géantes
- L'impero delle termiti giganti
- Hangyabirodalom
- O Ataque das Formigas Gigantes
- 异形大作战
- Империя муравьёв
- 개미 왕국
- Carstvo mrava
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- אימפריית הנמלים
- Mravenčí teror
- Massornas krig
- L’imperi de les formigues
- Імперія мурах
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Hive, Dead Ant and Infestation.
Empire of the Ants FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Empire of the Ants, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
When was Empire of the Ants released?
Empire of the Ants was released on July 1, 1977.
Who directed Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants was directed by Bert I. Gordon.
More films by Bert I. Gordon Who is in the cast of Empire of the Ants?
Empire of the Ants stars Joan Collins, Robert Pine and Albert Salmi, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Empire of the Ants make at the box office?
Empire of the Ants grossed $970 worldwide.
How is Empire of the Ants rated?
Empire of the Ants has 5% on Rotten Tomatoes, 26 on Metacritic and 49% on TMDB.
Does Empire of the Ants have a post-credit scene?
No. Empire of the Ants has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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